Kowanyama Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KWM
ICAO Code
YKOW
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Kowanyama Airport is a small regional airport serving the Kowanyama community in northern Queensland, Australia. It supports scheduled regional services and charter flights from a single modest terminal primarily focused on community transport needs.

Kowanyama Airport
Elevation: 10 m
-15.4854, 141.7526

Getting to and From Kowanyama Airport #

Transport is mainly community-arranged pickups and local taxis where available; travel time into the settlement is typically only a few minutes by road. There is no frequent public transit.

  • Community pickup / taxi: Most passengers are collected by family, community vehicles or pre-arranged taxis.
  • Driving: Short local roads connect the airstrip to the community; car hire is generally unavailable.
  • Boat / seasonal routes: In some seasons river or wet-season travel options affect access-check local advice.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kowanyama Airport #

Facilities are minimal and functional: a small waiting area, toilets and basic seating. There are no lounges and retail or food options are limited-bring essentials. Wi‑Fi and charging points are unlikely; plan accordingly. Accessibility is basic-contact your airline ahead to arrange assistance if needed.

Tips for Kowanyama Airport #

  • Kowanyama Airport serves a remote community-confirm flight times in advance as schedules can be irregular and weather-dependent.
  • Arrange ground transport or pickup with local contacts ahead of arrival-there is limited taxi service.
  • Bring essentials and any required medication; terminal services are minimal.
  • Be prepared for limited communication services; mobile coverage can be patchy in remote areas.

Weather & Climate near Kowanyama Airport #

Climate

Kowanyama Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1311 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

342 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (377 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

377 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

238 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 31°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall.

84 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 35°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight