Airport code
PKE — Parkes Airport
PKE is the IATA code for Parkes Airport, an airport serving Parkes, Australia. Its ICAO code is YPKS, and it operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -33.1314, 148.2390 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1069 ft (326 m).
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About Parkes Airport
Parkes Airport is an airport located 4 nautical miles northeast of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. The airport handled approximately 17,700 scheduled passengers in 2024-25, down from a peak of over 35,000 in 2018-19. The Parkes Shire Council currently maintains the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PKE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YPKS |
| Airport name | Parkes Airport |
| City | Parkes |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -33.1314 |
| Longitude | 148.2390 |
| Elevation | 1069 ft (326 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Parkes Airport?
The IATA code for Parkes Airport is PKE.
What is the ICAO code for Parkes Airport?
The ICAO code for Parkes Airport is YPKS.
Where is PKE airport located?
Parkes Airport (PKE) is located in Parkes, Australia.
What time zone is PKE in?
Parkes Airport operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to PKE?
The nearest airport to Parkes Airport (PKE) is Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) in Dubbo, about 106 km away.
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