Airport

KGC Kingscote Airport

Kingscote Airport (KGC) serves Kingscote. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKGC
ICAOYKSC
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Kingscote Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kingscote Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 15,236 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 91,962 in 1998.

Passengers / year
15,236
as of 2022
Peak traffic
91,962
in 1998
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Kangaroo Island Council
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Kingscote Airport to Kingscote

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Distances

From KGC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Adelaide131 km138 minA$260–A$412
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Which way suits you from Kingscote Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kingscote ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kingscote Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Regional Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kingscote Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kingscote Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kingscote Airport to the centre of Kingscote?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from Kingscote Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Kingscote Airport to Kingscote?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Kingscote Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kingscote Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Adelaide. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kingscote Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kingscote Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kingscote Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026