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Ken's Bore airport (KYB)

Ken's Bore, Australia · small airport · -22.157° 116.156° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKYB
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameKen's Bore airport
MunicipalityKen's Bore
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-22.157° S
Longitude116.156° E
Elevation709 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionKen's Bore
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving KYB

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (22.2°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Ken's Bore Airport (IATA: KYB) is a small remote airstrip in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, located inland between Onslow and Paraburdoo. It serves the surrounding pastoral and mining area rather than scheduled airline traffic, making it useful for charter, private, and emergency access. The airport has no published ICAO code and offers minimal infrastructure.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to call ahead for strip conditions and to carry a satellite phone or HF radio—mobile coverage is patchy, and cattle or kangaroos can be on the runway. Avoid the hottest part of the day for both flying and ground travel.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport to Ken's Bore Airport; access is by private vehicle, charter flight, or arranged transfer. Most visitors reach the area via the North West Coastal Highway and then unsealed roads, so a 4WD is recommended and road conditions should be checked after rain. The nearest basic services are at Nanutarra Roadhouse or Onslow, so plan fuel, water, and communications before travelling.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Ken's Bore Airport?
A: KYB. No ICAO code is published for this small airstrip.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Ken's Bore?
A: No. It is a small remote airport, so service is typically limited to private, charter, and emergency flights. Check with operators for current access.

Q: Where is Ken's Bore Airport located?
A: In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, at approximately -22.157, 116.156, inland from Onslow and south-east of the North West Coastal Highway.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect minimal facilities; there is no terminal or regular fuel service. Pilots should confirm strip conditions, fuel, and permissions with the operator or local station before arrival.
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