Waikerie Airport

Waikerie Airport (ICAO: YWKI) is located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) east[1] of the town of Waikerie in the locality of Holder, South Australia.

Waikerie Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorLoxton/Waikerie District Council
LocationHolder, South Australia
Elevation AMSL138 ft / 42 m
Coordinates34°11′00″S 140°01′48″E
Map
YWKI
Location in South Australia
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 960 3,150 Asphalt
02/20 832 2,730 Gravel
Sources: Australian AIP[1]

The flat dry terrain in the area provides good thermals for gliding. The airport is home to the Waikerie Gliding Club. Waikerie hosted the 14th World Gliding Championships in 1974.

See also

References

  1. YWKI – Waikerie (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 05 Nov 2020


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