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Penneshaw Airport

Ironstone, Australia

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Penneshaw Airport

Ironstone, Australia
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Gateway airport serving Kangaroo Island's eastern Penneshaw region.

Location
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Penneshaw Airport (IATA: PEA, ICAO: YPSH) is a small regional airport located near Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It serves the eastern end of Kangaroo Island, providing an air access alternative to the vehicle and passenger ferry services that connect the island to the South Australian mainland. The airport handles light general aviation and charter traffic, supporting tourism and local community needs on Kangaroo Island. Given the island's growing profile as a wildlife and nature tourism destination, the airport plays a role in facilitating visitor access alongside the more prominent Kingscote Airport on the western side of the island.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, a major wildlife tourism destination.
  • ›Serves the eastern portion of Kangaroo Island near the Penneshaw ferry terminal.
  • ›Primarily handles general aviation and charter flights rather than scheduled services.
  • ›Kangaroo Island's main commercial airport is Kingscote Airport on the island's western side.
  • ›The nearby Penneshaw ferry terminal links the island to Cape Jervis on the mainland.
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Gateway to Kangaroo Island's rugged shores and wild landscapes

Penneshaw Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the township of Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It supports light aircraft and charter services connecting the island to the mainland, complementing the ferry route from Cape Jervis. The airport plays a modest but practical role in providing air access to one of Australia's most celebrated wildlife and nature destinations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-room facility handling light charter and regional aircraft arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car pick-up from local operators near the airstrip
  • Taxi and private transfer services by arrangement
  • Shuttle connections to Penneshaw township
Nearby Hotels
  • Penneshaw Hotel
  • Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn
  • Aurora Ozone Hotel Kingscote
Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Penneshaw township, a short drive away, offers cafes and a pub with meals. A wider range of dining options is available in Kingscote, the island's main centre.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book a rental car as vehicle availability on Kangaroo Island is limited, especially in peak season.
  • Check weather conditions before flying as coastal winds can affect small aircraft schedules.
  • The Penneshaw ferry terminal is nearby if you need an alternative route to the mainland via Cape Jervis.
  • Fuel and services on Kangaroo Island can be expensive — stock up in Adelaide before arriving if possible.

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