General aviation · Great Keppel Island, Australia
Great Keppel Island
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°11′S 150°56′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YGKL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Great Keppel Island (YGKL/GKL) has one runway, 12/30, 2,870 ft (875 m) long. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YGKL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Great Keppel Island
Elevation
21 ft
Position
-23.1846, 150.9416
Runways · YGKL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,870 ft (875 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YGKL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Great Keppel Island (YGKL / GKL) in Great Keppel Island, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YGKL is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YGKL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YGKL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YGKL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YGKL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YGKL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YGKL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YGKL: 23° 11′ 4″ S 150° 56′ 30″ E; elevation 21 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Great Keppel Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Great Keppel Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YGKL.
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Cargo Operations at YGKL
Support for freighter operations into YGKL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YGKL sits in the network
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Operating into YGKL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Great Keppel Island — one desk for the whole trip.