Parkes Airport (PKE): Codes, Runways & Location
Parkes Airport (IATA: PKE · ICAO: YPKS) is a medium-sized airport serving Parkes, Australia. It lies at 33.1314° S, 148.2390° E, 1069 ft (326 m) above sea level.
Overview of Parkes Airport
Parkes Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Parkes in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code PKE and the ICAO code YPKS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Parkes Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1684 m (5525 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 1069 ft (326 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Forbes Airport (FRB) about 38 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 ≈ 1,684 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkes Airport
Where is Parkes Airport located?
Parkes Airport is located in Parkes, Australia. Its coordinates are 33.1314° S, 148.2390° E.
What is the airport code for Parkes Airport?
Parkes Airport has an IATA code of PKE and an ICAO code of YPKS.
How long is the runway at Parkes Airport?
Parkes Airport's longest runway is about 1684 m (5525 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Parkes Airport have?
Parkes Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Parkes Airport a major airport?
Parkes Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Parkes Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →