
General aviation · Kidman Springs, Australia
Kidman Springs
- Elevation
- 88 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°07′S 130°57′E
- Local time
- Australia/Darwin
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YKDM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kidman Springs (YKDM/ZK9) has one runway, 07/25, 3,605 ft (1,099 m) long. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YKDM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Kidman Springs
Elevation
88 ft
Position
-16.1167, 130.9530
Runways · YKDM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,605 ft (1,099 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YKDM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at KIDMAN SPRINGS (YKDM / ZK9) in Kidman Springs, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YKDM 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 YKDM
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 YKDM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YKDM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YKDM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YKDM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YKDM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YKDM: 16° 7′ 0″ S 130° 57′ 11″ E; elevation 88 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kidman Springs
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kidman Springs. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YKDM.
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Cargo Operations at YKDM
Support for freighter operations into YKDM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YKDM sits in the network
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Operating into YKDM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kidman Springs — one desk for the whole trip.