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YPKS

Parkes Airport · Parkes

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,069 ft / 326 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 126.70 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Parkes Airport (YPKS), located in Parkes, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,069 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Parkes Airport
ICAO / IATA
YPKS / PKE
Municipality
Parkes
Country
Region
AU-NSW — New South Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,069 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,525 ft / 1,684 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 04 (55°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (235°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,322 ft / 1,622 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
RWY 11 (124°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (304°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWIS
128.55 MHz
CTAF CTAF
126.70 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
135.25 MHz
PAL
119.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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YCWR
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YNRM
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YSDU
Dubbo City Regional Airport
106 km / 57 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026