
General aviation · Kalumburu, Australia
Kalumburu
- Elevation
- 29 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°17′S 126°38′E
- Local time
- Australia/Perth
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Field information
YKAL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kalumburu (YKAL/UBU) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 3,418 ft (1,042 m). Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YKAL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Perth
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Kalumburu
Elevation
29 ft
Position
-14.2878, 126.6332
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YKAL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,418 ft (1,042 m) | — | — | — |
| 10/28 | 3,126 ft (953 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YKAL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kalumburu (YKAL / UBU) in Kalumburu, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YKAL 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 YKAL
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 YKAL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YKAL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YKAL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YKAL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YKAL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YKAL: 14° 17′ 16″ S 126° 37′ 59″ E; elevation 29 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kalumburu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kalumburu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YKAL.
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Cargo Operations at YKAL
Support for freighter operations into YKAL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YKAL sits in the network
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Operating into YKAL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kalumburu — one desk for the whole trip.