Airport code
KTA — Karratha Airport
KTA is the IATA code for Karratha Airport, an airport serving Karratha, Australia. Its ICAO code is YPKA, and it operates in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at -20.7122, 116.7730 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).
Overview
About Karratha Airport
Karratha Airport is an airport in Karratha, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The airport is 14 km (8.7 mi) from Karratha and 5 nautical miles south of Dampier.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KTA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YPKA |
| Airport name | Karratha Airport |
| City | Karratha |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Perth (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | -20.7122 |
| Longitude | 116.7730 |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,480 ft (2,280 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Karratha Airport?
The IATA code for Karratha Airport is KTA.
What is the ICAO code for Karratha Airport?
The ICAO code for Karratha Airport is YPKA.
Where is KTA airport located?
Karratha Airport (KTA) is located in Karratha, Australia.
What time zone is KTA in?
Karratha Airport operates in the Australia/Perth time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to KTA?
The nearest airport to Karratha Airport (KTA) is Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, about 196 km away.
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