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Yalata Mission Airport (KYI)

Yalata Mission, Australia · small airport · -31.471° 131.825° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKYI
ICAO CodeYYTA
Typesmall airport
NameYalata Mission Airport
MunicipalityYalata Mission
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-31.471° S
Longitude131.825° E
ElevationN/A
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionYalata Mission
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 KYI

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

🌡 Climate — Temperate (31.5°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Yalata Mission Airport (IATA: KYI, ICAO: YYTA) is a small airstrip serving the remote Aboriginal community of Yalata in South Australia's far west, near the Nullarbor Plain. It provides essential access for medical, supply, and community flights, with the Royal Flying Doctor Service among regular users. The facility is basic and primarily handles light aircraft, with no scheduled passenger airline service.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors confirm the strip's condition and permission with the Yalata community or RFDS before flying, as the airstrip is remote, not continuously staffed, and may be used for medical or mail runs.
🚖 Getting There

Access is by road via the Eyre Highway and local unsealed roads, and a 4WD is recommended for surrounding conditions. There is no public transport or taxi service, so pre-arrange a pickup from the community or a charter vehicle. Check road conditions and weather, as flooding can affect access.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Yalata Mission Airport?
A: The IATA code is KYI and the ICAO code is YYTA.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Yalata Mission Airport?
A: No, it primarily supports charter, medical, and private light aircraft; there is no regular commercial passenger service.

Q: How far is Yalata Mission Airport from the community?
A: It is located at or immediately adjacent to the Yalata community, typically a short drive from local facilities.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Facilities are basic and remote; there is no passenger terminal or regular ground handling, so arrange transport and supplies in advance.
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