Airport code
KWM — Kowanyama Airport
KWM is the IATA code for Kowanyama Airport, an airport serving Kowanyama, Australia. Its ICAO code is YKOW, and it operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -15.4856, 141.7510 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).
Overview
About Kowanyama Airport
Kowanyama Airport is an airport located 1 nautical mile southeast of Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia. In 2005 the airport received $107,448 for security upgrades.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KWM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YKOW |
| Airport name | Kowanyama Airport |
| City | Kowanyama |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -15.4856 |
| Longitude | 141.7510 |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kowanyama Airport?
The IATA code for Kowanyama Airport is KWM.
What is the ICAO code for Kowanyama Airport?
The ICAO code for Kowanyama Airport is YKOW.
Where is KWM airport located?
Kowanyama Airport (KWM) is located in Kowanyama, Australia.
What time zone is KWM in?
Kowanyama Airport operates in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to KWM?
The nearest airport to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) is Pormpuraaw Airport (EDR) in Pormpuraaw, about 67 km away.
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