Project
East Kimberley (Kununurra) Regional Airport Runway extension
East Kimberley, Kununurra
Overview
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Aviation
Project type -
$19.1 million
Total budget
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Under Construction
Project phase -
DTMI - Transport
Lead agency -
55
Jobs supported -
Early 2025
Start date2026
End date
Stage 2 of the East Kimberley (Kununurra) Regional Airport (EKRA) upgrade extended the length of the existing runway, enabling the removal of weight and passenger restrictions on aircraft taking off from Kununurra.
Construction on the project is now complete and will be operational subject to final approvals.
This project is part of the Regional Airport Pavement Upgrades (RAPU), a State Government commitment to upgrade aircraft pavements at the regional airports of Albany, Carnarvon, East Kimberley (Kununurra), Eucla and Onslow.
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is administering the project in partnership with the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. Approximately 55 jobs were directly supported through the runway upgrade.
Benefits
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Improved connectivity in Kununurra and the East Kimberley region. -
Better access for passengers, freight and essential services.
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Supports opportunities for tourism and other business growth in the region, with the potential to open new direct routes to the east coast and the opportunity for lower airfares.
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