{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Australia", "addressLocality": "Kamileroi" }, "airlines": [ "Qantas" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Kamileroi", "code": "KML", "connection_tips": "Kamileroi Airport (KML) is an exceptionally remote regional airstrip located on the Kamileroi Station in the Gulf Country of northern Queensland, Australia. Upon arrival at the Kamileroi airstrip, there are no formal terminal facilities, commercial services, or ATMs. Ground transport is limited to specialized station 4x4 vehicles for transit between the airfield and the station headquarters. During the tropical wet season (November to April), localized heavy rainfall can occasionally lead to the unsealed airstrip becoming soft and unusable for fixed-wing aircraft. KML provides a remarkably direct entry point for those supporting the outback interior, far removed from any established tourist infrastructure.\n\nServing the local cattle station and providing essential access for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), the airport primarily handles private charter flights and medical evacuations. Travelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. Visitors should be comfortable with very basic conditions and a high level of logistical self-reliance. It is mandatory to carry a satellite phone, EPIRB, and extra survival supplies for any travel in this part of the outback.\n\nThere is no regularly scheduled commercial airline service to KML; access is strictly limited to authorized personnel and mission flights originating from regional hubs such as Mount Isa (ISA) or Normanton (NTN). It is mandatory to have pre-arranged landing permissions and local ground transport with the station management, as there are no on-demand taxi or rental services in this part of the outback. The regional climate is arid outback, characterized by intense heat during the summer months and cold nights in the winter. If your travel involves connecting from Kamileroi back to a commercial flight in Mount Isa, always allow for a full day's buffer to account for localized weather groundings or station operational priorities.", "country": "Australia", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.", "Exceptionally remote airstrip on Kamileroi Station in northern Queensland's Gulf Country.", "No formal terminal facilities, commercial services, or ATMs available at the airstrip.", "Ground transport limited to specialized station 4x4 vehicles for airfield-to-station transit.", "Wet season (November-April) rainfall can make unsealed airstrip soft and unusable for aircraft." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kamileroi+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD", "iataCode": "KML", "icao": "YKML", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-31", "latitude": -19.375, "layover_planner_info": "Few on-site services; arrange necessities before arrival.", "longitude": 140.0570068359375, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives or airport staff for assistance.", "name": "Kamileroi Airport", "region": "Oceania", "related_airports": [ { "code": "ISA", "name": "Mount Isa Airport" }, { "code": "CBY", "name": "Canobie Airport" }, { "code": "GPD", "name": "Mount Gordon Airport" }, { "code": "LOA", "name": "Lorraine Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Kamileroi Airport (KML), designated YKML, operates as a remote outback airstrip serving the sparsely populated region of Four Ways in Queensland, Australia, positioned at coordinates -19.368\u00b0S, 140.052\u00b0E at an elevation of 300 feet above mean sea level approximately 22 miles from the nearest settlement. This essential aviation facility represents a vital transportation link in Queensland's vast interior, where overland travel can be extremely challenging due to immense distances, seasonal flooding, and limited road infrastructure across some of Australia's most remote and rugged terrain. The airport serves scattered cattle stations, mining operations, and isolated communities throughout this region where aviation remains the primary reliable means of accessing essential services, supplies, and emergency assistance across the sprawling Queensland outback.\n\nThe airport infrastructure reflects the practical requirements of a remote outback airstrip designed to accommodate light aircraft, charter flights, and emergency services essential for serving Queensland's interior communities. Operating with a single sealed runway designated 14/32 measuring 5,275 feet in length, the facility provides adequate capacity for the aircraft types typically serving this remote region, including Royal Flying Doctor Service operations, aerial agricultural activities, and charter flights connecting isolated properties to regional centers. Communications operate on CTAF frequency 118.200 MHz with additional frequencies at 120.000 MHz and 120.600 MHz, while weather information requires reference to Mount Isa Airport 156 kilometers away due to the facility's remote location.\n\nTerminal facilities emphasize functional efficiency appropriate for an outback airstrip serving primarily charter and private aviation operations rather than scheduled commercial service, featuring basic but essential passenger processing capabilities and minimal amenities suitable for the region's low passenger volumes. The compact facility houses fundamental aviation services necessary for safe remote operations including basic waiting areas, essential communication equipment, and limited passenger amenities reflecting the practical priorities of outback aviation infrastructure. FBO and general aviation terminal services are available to support the diverse aircraft operations typical of Queensland's remote regions, from agricultural spraying and mustering operations to emergency medical services and supply deliveries.\n\nThe airport's strategic importance extends far beyond passenger transportation to supporting the economic backbone of Queensland's interior, including vast cattle and sheep stations, mining activities, and tourism operations that showcase Australia's authentic outback experience to visitors seeking insight into remote station life. Regular operations encompass Royal Flying Doctor Service flights providing critical healthcare access, agricultural aviation supporting livestock and crop operations across enormous properties, emergency evacuations during extreme weather events, and charter services connecting this isolated region to urban centers throughout Queensland. Despite minimal infrastructure compared to major airports, Kamileroi Airport represents an indispensable component of Queensland's aviation network, ensuring connectivity and emergency access for communities and industries throughout one of Australia's most challenging but economically vital remote regions.", "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YKML/Kamileroi-Airport" }