YKII King Island Airport is a small regional airport located near the town of Currie on King Island, off the north-west coast of Tasmania. The airport is owned and operated by the King Island Council.

King Island itself is located in Bass Strait, almost due south of Cape Otway and is a stepping stone between the mainland and Tasmania, at the narrowest point of the Strait. There's a service running from Moorabbin (YMMB) to King Island (YKII).

When flying this airport, set your weather to REAL and as close to the actual time as possible. Have a look at the windsock picture - I kid you not!! If you thought you can fly with a little wind - try here. 40 Knot W to NW are pretty normal here, after all this island is situated right in the middle of the 'Roaring Forties'

Runway    10 / 28 (main E / W)
Runway    17 / 35
Runway    06 / 24 (Closed)

This airport does not have a tower and for lights only activation at night, 123.400 (Unsupported currently by Asobo)
CTAF is 126.850

Nearby Navigation Aids:

ID Name Freq Bearing / Range   KII KING ISLAND 332 181° 0.7   WYY WYNYARD 302 117° 107.4   LVT LAVERTON VIC 344 006° 125.8   MB MELBOURNE-MOORABIN 398 014° 127.3

<--- MODIFICATIONS --->

V1.2 - Defines runway 06/24 as closed more clearly - now general parking
        - Modifications to tarmac lines and parking
V1.1 - Removes runway 06/24 (closed)
        - Fixes taxiway signs for closed runway
        - Fixes gabel colour for parking (yellow)
V1.0 - Initial release