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.
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 #
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.4h |
| February | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| March | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 59 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.2h |
| April | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 70 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| May | Good | 10° - 15° | 13° | 101 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 107 mm | overcast | 79% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 10° | 127 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 123 mm | overcast | 78% | 7.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 94 mm | overcast | 79% | 6.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.7h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 82 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| November | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 63 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.1h |
| December | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 54 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |