KNS King Island Airport
About KNS Airport
King Island Airport (KNS) serves the Tasmanian island community at Currie, handling regional connections and essential freight services. The single-terminal airfield is used primarily by regional carriers—most notably Sharp Airlines and other small operators—linking King Island with mainland Australia and Tasmania, including regular services to Melbourne and Launceston. Travelers can check the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, confirm baggage and charter procedures, and plan ground transport into Currie or nearby accommodations; seasonal schedules and weather can affect service, so allow extra time on travel days.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for King Island Airport is KNS.
The ICAO code for King Island Airport is YKII.
King Island Airport (KNS) is located in King Island, Australia.
The local time zone at King Island Airport (KNS) is Australia/Melbourne (GMT+10).
About 2 scheduled departures were counted at King Island Airport (KNS) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.