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Koolburra Airport (KKP)

Koolburra, Australia · small airport · -15.319° 143.955° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKKP
ICAO CodeYKLB
Typesmall airport
NameKoolburra Airport
MunicipalityKoolburra
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-15.319° S
Longitude143.955° E
Elevation350 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionKoolburra
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

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

✈ Airlines Serving KKP

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (15.3°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

Koolburra Airport (KKP/YKLB) is a small remote airstrip serving the Koolburra area of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Situated at about 15.3°S 143.96°E, it mainly handles light charter, private, and community service flights rather than scheduled airline service. Facilities are minimal, so travelers should confirm access, weather, and transport before arrival.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to keep baggage light and flexible because small-aircraft weight limits and weather delays are common; carry essential water, medications, and a backup plan for road or air transfers.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport at Koolburra Airport, so arrange a 4WD pickup, charter transfer, or local community transport before you fly. Road access in the Cape York region can be unsealed and may become impassable during the wet season. Confirm conditions and pickup times directly with your pilot or local contact.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Koolburra Airport?
A: The IATA code is KKP and the ICAO code is YKLB.

Q: Where is Koolburra Airport located?
A: It is in Koolburra, Queensland, Australia, on the Cape York Peninsula at coordinates -15.319, 143.955.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Koolburra Airport?
A: No major scheduled airline service is based there; access is typically by charter, private aircraft, or community flights arranged in advance.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect only basic airstrip facilities, with no guaranteed terminal services, fuel, or public transport; confirm arrangements with your operator.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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