General aviation · Mt Hardman, Australia

Kimberley Downs Stn

YKBS4KP
Elevation
196 ft
Coordinates
17°24′S 124°21′E
Local time
Australia/Perth

Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

YKBS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    Australia/Perth

  • Country

    Australia

    AU

  • Municipality

    Kimberley Downs

  • Elevation

    196 ft

  • Position

    -17.3986, 124.3556

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YKBS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at KIMBERLEY DOWNS STN (YKBS / 4KP) in Mt Hardman, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YKBS 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 YKBS

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YKBS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YKBS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YKBS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YKBS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YKBS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YKBS: 17° 23′ 55″ S 124° 21′ 20″ E; elevation 196 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Mt Hardman

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mt Hardman. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YKBS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YKBS

    Support for freighter operations into YKBS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Operating into YKBS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kimberley Downs Stn — one desk for the whole trip.