King Island Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KNS
ICAO Code
YKII
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

King Island Airport is a small regional airport serving King Island, Tasmania. It provides regional scheduled services connecting the island to mainland Tasmania and is not an airline hub.

King Island Airport
Elevation: 40 m
-39.8775, 143.8780

Terminal Guide for King Island Airport #

The airport has a small single terminal handling domestic turboprop services and general aviation. Facilities are basic - check-in, a waiting area and restrooms - and there are no jet bridges.

Getting to and From King Island Airport #

Ground access is by short road transfer; taxis, hotel transfers and local car hire are the usual options. Distances on the island are short; travel times from the airport to town are typically under 15 minutes.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at King Island Airport #

Expect minimal terminal amenities: light refreshments or vending, restrooms and seating. Wi‑Fi, lounges and extensive charging facilities are typically not available. Accessibility services should be arranged with the carrier ahead of travel.

Hotels and Layovers at King Island Airport #

Accommodation on King Island is limited to small hotels, motels and guesthouses located in the main settlements rather than on airport grounds. Book ahead during peak fishing and tourism seasons; there are no large international chain hotels on the island.

Tips for King Island Airport #

  • Small operations: King Island is served by regional turboprops - check baggage restrictions and flight frequencies.
  • Plan onward transport: The island is small; renting a car or arranging hotel transfer is the most convenient way to move around.

Weather & Climate near King Island Airport #

Climate

King Island Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight