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Derby Airport

Derby, Australia

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Derby Airport

Derby, Australia

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Gateway to the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Location

Derby, Australia

Derby Airport is a regional airport serving the town of Derby in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It provides essential air connectivity for a remote community that relies heavily on aviation for access to medical services, goods, and tourism. The airport handles scheduled passenger services linking Derby to Broome and other regional centres, as well as charter and general aviation flights supporting the pastoral, mining, and tourism industries of the Kimberley. It is operated by the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley. Derby is known as a gateway to the Gibb River Road and the broader Kimberley wilderness, and the airport plays a significant role in supporting tourism traffic during the dry season months.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options are limited, with taxi services and hire cars available for the short trip into Derby town.

Airlines here

Skippers Aviation has operated scheduled services at Derby Airport connecting it to Broome and other Kimberley destinations.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 2,191 km north of Perth in the remote Kimberley region.
›Serves a town with a population of around 3,000 people.
›The airport supports Royal Flying Doctor Service operations.
›Derby Airport is managed by the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley.
›The Kimberley dry season (April–October) brings increased tourism and aviation activity.

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Gateway to the remote Kimberley wilderness of Western Australia

Derby Airport serves the small but historically significant town of Derby in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. It functions as a vital regional lifeline, connecting remote communities to Perth and surrounding Kimberley towns where road travel is often impractical or seasonal. The airport plays a key role in supporting pastoral, mining, and tourism industries across this vast and sparsely populated region.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling regional passenger services and charter flights with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available on request from local Derby operators
Car hire available through local and regional rental agencies
Private transfers bookable through local accommodation providers

Nearby Hotels

Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park
Spinifex Hotel Derby
Derby Boab Inn
King Sound Resort Hotel

Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its small size, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Derby town centre has a handful of cafes, a hotel bistro, and a supermarket a short drive from the airport.

Traveller Tips

Book car hire well in advance as options are very limited in Derby
Wet season (November to April) can affect road access and some flights — check conditions before travel
Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in staff can be limited
Fuel up in Derby before heading into surrounding Kimberley areas where petrol stations are scarce

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