Kowanyama Airport (KWM): Codes, Runways & Location
Kowanyama Airport (IATA: KWM · ICAO: YKOW) is a medium-sized airport serving Kowanyama, Australia. It lies at 15.4854° S, 141.7526° E, 35 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kowanyama Airport
Kowanyama Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kowanyama in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code KWM and the ICAO code YKOW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kowanyama Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1380 m (4528 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 35 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) about 20 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 ≈ 1,380 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kowanyama Airport
Where is Kowanyama Airport located?
Kowanyama Airport is located in Kowanyama, Australia. Its coordinates are 15.4854° S, 141.7526° E.
What is the airport code for Kowanyama Airport?
Kowanyama Airport has an IATA code of KWM and an ICAO code of YKOW.
How long is the runway at Kowanyama Airport?
Kowanyama Airport's longest runway is about 1380 m (4528 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kowanyama Airport have?
Kowanyama Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kowanyama Airport a major airport?
Kowanyama Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kowanyama Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →