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Parkes Airport

Parkes, Australia

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Parkes Airport

Parkes, Australia
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Regional gateway serving the central-western plains of New South Wales.

Location
Parkes, Australia
Parkes Airport (IATA: PKE, ICAO: YPKS) is a regional airport serving Parkes, a town in the central-western plains of New South Wales, Australia. It provides essential air connectivity for the region, supporting both passenger services and general aviation operations. The airport is owned and operated by Parkes Shire Council and serves as an important link between Parkes and major Australian cities. The region is known for the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, famously associated with the Apollo 11 moon landing broadcast, which draws visitors to the area. Flight operations are primarily focused on regional routes, with services connecting Parkes to Sydney and other regional centres. The airport supports the broader agricultural and mining economy of the central-western New South Wales region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the Parkes town centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no regular public bus service connects the airport to town.
Airlines here
Regional Express (Rex) has historically operated services at Parkes, providing connections to Sydney.
Notable facts
  • ›Parkes Airport is owned and operated by Parkes Shire Council.
  • ›The airport serves a region famous for the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, known as 'The Dish'.
  • ›Regional Express (Rex) has been a primary carrier connecting Parkes to Sydney.
  • ›The airport supports general aviation in addition to scheduled passenger services.
  • ›Parkes is a significant inland rail hub, and the airport complements the town's broader transport network.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Central West plains of rural New South Wales

Parkes Airport is a small regional airport serving Parkes, a town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. Known as the home of the famous CSIRO Parkes Observatory radio telescope, the town draws visitors for science, agriculture, and the annual Elvis Festival. The airport provides essential connectivity for locals and travellers accessing this inland region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-building terminal handling regional passenger services with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from local Parkes taxi operators
  • Hire car arrangements via local providers with advance booking recommended
  • Private vehicle drop-off and pick-up at terminal forecourt
  • Coach connections to Parkes town centre on select services
Nearby Hotels
  • Parkes Motor Inn
  • Bushmans Motor Inn
  • Condobolin Hotel Motel
  • Peak Hill Motor Inn
Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its small regional scale, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Parkes town centre, approximately five kilometres away, has a variety of cafes, bakeries, and pub meals. The local bakeries are particularly well regarded for traditional Australian country fare.

Traveller Tips
  • Book hire cars well in advance as availability is limited at this small regional airport.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and operated by regional carriers only.
  • If visiting for the Parkes Elvis Festival in January, book accommodation months ahead as the town fills quickly.
  • The Parkes Observatory is about 20 kilometres from town and worth planning as a separate excursion with your own transport.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Regional Express
ZL

Routes

PKE → BHSZL · SF3
PKE → SYDZL · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B2 routes
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Encyclopaedia

Parkes Airport is an airport located 4 nautical miles northeast of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. The airport handled approximately 17,700 scheduled passengers in 2024-25, down from a peak of over 35,000 in 2018-19. The Parkes Shire Council currently maintains the airport.

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