Karratha Airport (KTA): Codes, Runways & Location
Karratha Airport (IATA: KTA · ICAO: YPKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Karratha, Australia. It lies at 20.7122° S, 116.7730° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Karratha Airport
Karratha Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Karratha in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code KTA and the ICAO code YPKA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Karratha Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2280 m (7480 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Roebourne Airport (RBU) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,280 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karratha Airport
Where is Karratha Airport located?
Karratha Airport is located in Karratha, Australia. Its coordinates are 20.7122° S, 116.7730° E.
What is the airport code for Karratha Airport?
Karratha Airport has an IATA code of KTA and an ICAO code of YPKA.
How long is the runway at Karratha Airport?
Karratha Airport's longest runway is about 2280 m (7480 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Karratha Airport have?
Karratha Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Karratha Airport a major airport?
Karratha Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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