Parkes Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19Parkes Airport lies about 7 kilometres north-east of the town of Parkes in central-west New South Wales. It carries the IATA code PKE and the ICAO code YPKS. The Royal Australian Air Force developed the site from 1941, and the airport keeps a non-directional beacon installed in 1948.
Services at Parkes Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsHertzView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsHotel GracelandsView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers18K17,701 in 2025
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements1.8K1,821 flights a year
- Local timeSydney time
- IATAPKEICAO YPKS
- Runways2
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticParkes Airport TerminalRex
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ParkesSouthwest of the airport8 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Parkes Airport?
Parkes Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PKE, ICAO: YPKS. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Parkes Airport located?
Parkes Airport is located in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. The airport coordinates are -33.1314°, 148.2390°.
What services are available at Parkes Airport?
Parkes Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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