Kowanyama Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kowanyama, Australia. Its IATA code is KWM and its ICAO code is YKOW. The airport lies at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 4,528 ft (1,380 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KWM
- ICAO code
- YKOW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 35 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.4854, 141.7526
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,528 ft · 1,380 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kowanyama Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EDR Pormpuraaw Airport | Pormpuraaw, Australia | 67 km · 42 mi |
| AUU Aurukun Airport | Aurukun, Australia | 237 km · 147 mi |
| KRB Karumba Airport | Australia | 240 km · 149 mi |
| CUQ Coen Airport | Coen, Australia | 241 km · 150 mi |
| NTN Normanton Airport | Normanton, Australia | 255 km · 158 mi |
| ONG Mornington Island Airport | Australia | 305 km · 190 mi |
| WEI Weipa Airport | Weipa, Australia | 313 km · 194 mi |
| IRG Lockhart River Airport | Lockhart River, Australia | 344 km · 214 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KWM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,260 | 1,404 | 1,220 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,552 | 2,829 | 2,458 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,679 | 3,529 | 3,066 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,704 | 4,166 | 3,620 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,498 | 5,281 | 4,589 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,383 | 6,452 | 5,606 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,469 | 7,127 | 6,193 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,853 | 7,365 | 6,400 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,048 | 8,108 | 7,046 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,581 | 8,439 | 7,333 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,336 | 8,908 | 7,741 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,772 | 9,179 | 7,976 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,800 | 9,196 | 7,991 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,978 | 9,307 | 8,088 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,596 | 9,691 | 8,421 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,597 | 9,691 | 8,422 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kowanyama Airport?
The IATA code of Kowanyama Airport is KWM and its ICAO code is YKOW.
Where is Kowanyama Airport located?
Kowanyama Airport is in Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia, at -15.4854, 141.7526.
What time zone is Kowanyama Airport in?
Kowanyama Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kowanyama Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 4,528 ft (1,380 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kowanyama Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pormpuraaw Airport (EDR), about 67 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.