Kingscote Airport

YKSC / KGC

, AU

Last Updated
Jul 6, 00:00Z

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Currently using: YPAD
Weather Source: Adelaide International Airport (YPAD)
Distance: 68nm / 125km from YKSC

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPAD 060000Z 05004KT 9999 BKN044 11/06 Q1034

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,424 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kingscote Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPAD 052312Z 0600/0706 11008KT 9999 BKN040 FM060300 01006KT 9999 SCT030 FM060500 22008KT 9999 SCT035 FM060800 12007KT 9999 FEW030 FM061500 08008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
03:00Z FM060300
+3h
VFR 10° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z FM060500
+5h
VFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z FM060800
+8h
VFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KSC
01
19
06 ✈️
24
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,600 ft 98 ft ASP 22°
3.5 kt 1.9 kt
28° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,720 ft 98 ft GVL 67°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
15/33 3,819 ft 98 ft GVL 157°
1.2 kt 3.8 kt
107° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kingscote Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YKSC
IATA Code: KGC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -35.713902°
Longitude: 137.520996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,600 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,720 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,819 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Kingscote Airport

Overview

Kingscote Airport serves Kangaroo Island in South Australia, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this regional location. Located at coordinates -35.713902, 137.520996, the airport operates at an elevation of 24 feet mean sea level, supporting medium airport classification.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a coastal maritime environment, Kingscote Airport experiences variable wind conditions across its three runways. The airport's multiple runway configurations (01/19, 06/24, and 15/33) offer flexibility for pilots responding to changing wind directions, with runway lengths ranging from 3,720 to 4,600 feet.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: one asphalted (01/19) and two gravel (06/24 and 15/33). The runway lengths provide accommodation for regional aircraft operations, with the longest runway (01/19) extending 4,600 feet, offering substantive operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate current wind conditions given the airport's three-runway configuration, which allows for multiple approach options. The runway lengths and surface variations suggest careful pre-flight planning, particularly for aircraft performance considerations relative to specific runway characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.