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Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

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Kowanyama, Australia

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ICAO Code: YKOW

IATA Code: KWM

Elevation: 35ft

UTC: +10 Hours

Kowanyama is a city in the north of Queensland, Australia, located on the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is the administrative centre of the Aboriginal Shire of Kowanyama. The city is home to the Kowanyama Aboriginal people and has a population of approximately 1,500 people. The city has a hospital, a primary school, a post office, a police station, an airport and a number of other services. The airport, Kowanyama Airport (KWM), is located in the city and is used for both domestic and international flights. Kowanyama is the remotest public town in the whole of Australia, located over 1,000 km from the nearest major city, Cairns. It is known for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and rich culture.

Airport Directions

To get to Kowanyama Airport (KWM), you can travel by car, bus, train, or taxi. By Car: The most direct route to Kowanyama Airport is via the Peninsula Developmental Road and the Kowanyama Access Road. The approximate driving time is 6 hours, and the cost would depend on the type of vehicle and fuel costs. By Bus: There is no direct bus service to Kowanyama Airport, but you can take a bus to Cairns, then connect to a bus to Kowanyama. The approximate cost of a bus ticket from Cairns to Kowanyama is $100. By Train: There are no direct train services to Kowanyama Airport. The nearest train station is in Cairns. By Taxi: The cost of a taxi from Cairns to Kowanyama Airport is approximately $450.

Airport Terminals & Airlines

There are currently three airlines that operate flights out of Kowanyama Airport (KWM): Qantas, Skytrans and West Wing Aviation. Qantas operates out of Terminal 1, Skytrans operates out of Terminal 2 and West Wing Aviation operates out of Terminal 3.

Airport Address

The address for Kowanyama Airport (KWM) is Airport Road, Kowanyama, Queensland 4871, Australia. The telephone number is +61 7 4060 7600, and the email address is kowanyama.airport@qld.gov.au. The opening hours for Kowanyama Airport (KWM) are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Airport Lost & Found

The Lost and Found at Kowanyama Airport (KWM) is located at Airport Avenue, Kowanyama, Queensland 4871. The telephone number is (07) 4060 2480 and the opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm.

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