Parkes Airport (YPKS / PKE) is a medium-sized airport serving Parkes, Australia, at an elevation of 1,069 ft (326 m) with scheduled airline service.
It has 2 runways (04/22, 11/29), all paved. The longest is 04/22 at 5,525 ft (1,684 m), suited to regional turboprops, business jets and general aviation. Published true headings: 055°, 235°, 124°, 304°.
4 published frequencies cover AWIS, CTAF, MELBOURNE CNTR, PAL. There is no published tower frequency, so expect uncontrolled or AFIS operations.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Forbes Airport (YFBS), 21 nm to the southwest, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | 55° / 235° | Lighted |
| 11/29 | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | 124° / 304° | Not listed |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
