Kingscote Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-16

Kingscote Airport is the only airport on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It is also known as Kangaroo Island Airport and sits in the Cygnet River locality, about 12 km southwest of the town of Kingscote. Guinea Airways began the island's first commercial air service in the 1930s.

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Services at Kingscote Airport

4 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers32K31,732 in 2025
  • Services7listed across 4 of 6 types
  • Movements1.1K1,064 flights a year
  • Local timeAdelaide time
  • IATAKGCICAO YKSC
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • KIDomesticKingscote Airport TerminalQantasLink, Lucas Air

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • KingscoteNortheast of the airport12 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Kingscote Airport?

Kingscote Airport uses the following codes: IATA: KGC, ICAO: YKSC. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Kingscote Airport located?

Kingscote Airport is located in South Australia, Australia. The airport coordinates are -35.7139°, 137.5210°.

What services are available at Kingscote Airport?

Kingscote Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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