Kempsey Airport (KPS): Codes, Runways & Location
Kempsey Airport (IATA: KPS · ICAO: YKMP) is a medium-sized airport in Australia. It lies at 31.0723° S, 152.7653° E, 54 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kempsey Airport
Kempsey Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code KPS and the ICAO code YKMP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kempsey Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 54 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) about 41 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 ≈ 1,650 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kempsey Airport
Where is Kempsey Airport located?
Kempsey Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 31.0723° S, 152.7653° E.
What is the airport code for Kempsey Airport?
Kempsey Airport has an IATA code of KPS and an ICAO code of YKMP.
How long is the runway at Kempsey Airport?
Kempsey Airport's longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kempsey Airport have?
Kempsey Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Kempsey Airport a major airport?
Kempsey Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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