Yorke Island Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yorke Island Airport
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Torres Strait Island Regional Council | ||||||||||
| Location | Yorke Island, Queensland | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 10 ft / 3 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 09°45′08″S 143°24′16″E / 9.75222°S 143.40444°E | ||||||||||
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 YYKI
Location in Queensland
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Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart
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Yorke Island Airport (also known by its codes OKR and YYKI) is a small airport located on Yorke Island, which is also called Masig Island. This island is part of Queensland, Australia. Airports like this one are very important for connecting small islands to bigger places. They help people travel, get supplies, and even help with emergencies.
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What is Yorke Island Airport?
Yorke Island Airport is a private airport. This means it is not open to everyone like a big international airport. It is mainly used for flights that serve the local community. The airport is operated by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. This council helps manage things for the people living in the Torres Strait Islands.
Where is Yorke Island?
Yorke Island is a small island in the Torres Strait. The Torres Strait is a body of water between the northern tip of Australia and the island of New Guinea. It is known for its beautiful islands and unique culture. The airport helps people on Yorke Island connect with other islands and the mainland of Australia.
Airport Details
The airport has one runway. A runway is the special path where airplanes take off and land.
- Runway Number: 12/30
- Runway Length: 1000 meters (about 3,280 feet)
- Runway Surface: Concrete
- Elevation: The airport is 10 feet above sea level. This means it is very close to the ocean.
Flights and Destinations
This section tells us which airlines fly to Yorke Island Airport and where they go. It shows how the airport helps people travel between the islands.
Airlines that Fly Here
- Skytrans Airlines: This is an airline that provides flights to Yorke Island. Skytrans often flies to remote and regional areas in Queensland.
Where You Can Fly From Yorke Island
From Yorke Island, you can fly to nearby islands in the Torres Strait. These flights are important for daily life, allowing people to visit family, go to school, or get medical help.
- Coconut Island
- Horn Island
- Murray Island
- Yam Island
See also
- List of airports in Queensland
