Kalgoorlie Airport Western Australia
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport is an airport in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The airport is 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south of the city.
Construction and fencing of the Kalgoorlie Aerodrome commenced in 1928, and completed the following year with Royal Australian Airforce landing five Wapiti Jupiter Series aeroplanes in front of large crowds. The aeroplanes were making their way to Perth in preparation for the East-West Air Race.
Ownership of the airport was transferred from the Commonwealth Government to the Shire of Boulder in 1989 with a A$4.2 million grant to construct a new terminal and additional runway space. The new airport opened in November 1992.
The airport handled 259,958 passengers in the year ending 30 June 2011, making it the 21st busiest airport in Australia.
| Elevation 1203 | Area Forecast 61 | Strip Direction 11/29 : 18 / 36 |
| GPS Position 30° 4722 S 121° 2742 E | ALA Code YPKG | Strip Length 2000 : 1200 |
| WAC Chart 3352 | FIA Melbourne Centre 125.75 On Ground | Strip Surface Sealed : Sealed |
| Owner/Operator City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder (08) 9093 3436 0417 909 506 | Windsock 3 – LH side of RWYs 11, 18, 29 threshold | ASIC Security/Vis Vest Yes |
| Fuel AVGAS, JetA1 Card Bowser | Distance to Town 3 NM | Lighting PAL + AFRU 126.6 |
| Aircraft Parking GA parking northern end of AP | Transport Twin City Cabs (08) 9021 2177 Budget Car Hire @ AP (08) 9093 2300 | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.6
If using RWY 18 A/C on crossing RWY may not be visible. Broadcast intentions before entering RWY 18.
Radio broadcasting on ground may be shielded between APN and eastern end of RWY 11 / 29.
Bird Hazards.
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