KWM

Kowanyama Airport

Kowanyama · AustraliaICAO YKOW

Kowanyama Airport (KWM) is an airport serving Kowanyama, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 29' 8.2" S, 141° 45' 3.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

35/ 11m

Australia/Brisbane

GMT+10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

KWM

ICAO Code

YKOW

City

Kowanyama

Country

Australia

Elevation

35 ft

Local Time

04:50 AM (GMT+10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-15.4856°

Longitude:141.7510°

Popular Routes from KWM

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CNS	Cairns, Australia	283 mi	1h 2m	short-haul	116 kg	View
EDR	Pormpuraaw, Australia	42 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	17 kg	View

Airlines Operating at KWM

1 active airline serving Kowanyama Airport.

Aero Condor Peru

Q6Peru

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Kowanyama Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Pormpuraaw Airport	EDR	Pormpuraaw	Australia	67 km
Aurukun Airport	AUU	Aurukun	Australia	236 km
Normanton Airport	NTN	Normanton	Australia	254 km
Weipa Airport	WEI	Weipa	Australia	311 km
Coen Airport	CUQ	Coen	Australia	241 km
Mornington Island Airport	ONG	Mornington Island	Australia	305 km
Lockhart River Airport	IRG	Lockhart River	Australia	342 km
Burketown Airport	BUC	Burketown	Australia	344 km

Other Airports in Australia

Adelaide International Airport

Alice Springs Airport

ASPAlice Springs

Northern Peninsula Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 15° 29' 8.2" S
Longitude (DMS): 141° 45' 3.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): -15.485600
Longitude (Decimal): 141.751007
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
UTC Offset: GMT+10
Current Local Time: 04:50 AM
Elevation (ft): 35 ft
Elevation (m): 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kowanyama Airport?

The IATA code for Kowanyama Airport is KWM, and its ICAO code is YKOW. The airport is located in Kowanyama, Australia.

How many destinations can you fly to from KWM?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia.

What airlines fly from KWM?

There are 1 airlines operating from KWM, including Aero Condor Peru.

What timezone is Kowanyama Airport in?

Kowanyama Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Kowanyama Airport?

Kowanyama Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 meters) above sea level.

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