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Gateway to the Kimberley's remote wilderness and waterways.
Location
Kununurra, Australia
East Kimberley Regional Airport, known as Kununurra Airport, serves the remote town of Kununurra in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is the primary air link for the area, connecting residents and visitors to major Australian cities and supporting the region's tourism, agriculture, and resource industries.
The airport handles scheduled passenger services as well as general aviation, charter, and freight operations. Its role is especially important given the remote nature of the Kimberley, where road travel can be limited or cut off during the wet season.
Kununurra is a base for tourism to attractions such as Lake Argyle, the Ord River, and Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles), making the airport a vital entry point for visitors to this scenic and ecologically significant region.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic passenger services and general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Kununurra town centre is primarily via taxi, rental car, or hotel shuttle, as no regular public bus service operates on the route.
Airlines here
Rex (Regional Express) and Aviair operate scheduled services at Kununurra, connecting the town to Darwin, Broome, and Perth among other destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Kununurra Airport serves as a key hub for charter flights into the broader Kimberley and surrounding Aboriginal communities.
- ›The airport supports significant freight operations, including the transport of agricultural produce from the Ord River Irrigation Scheme.
- ›Altitude of the airport is approximately 145 metres (476 feet) above sea level.
- ›The Kimberley's wet season (roughly November to April) can affect road access to the region, increasing reliance on air travel.
- ›Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the major tourism drawcards accessible via Kununurra Airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
