
General aviation · Mt Hardman, Australia
Kimberley Downs Stn
- Elevation
- 196 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°24′S 124°21′E
- Local time
- Australia/Perth
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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
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 YKBS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YKBS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cargo Operations at YKBS
Support for freighter operations into YKBS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YKBS sits in the network
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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.