Airport
Great Keppel Island Airport (GKL)
Great Keppel Island Airport (GKL) is the small island gateway to Great Keppel Island, a Southern Great Barrier Reef destination off Queensland's Capricorn Coast. Compare transfer options to The Keppels, the island's beaches and the ferry connection at Rosslyn Bay, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Great Keppel Island Airport
Great Keppel Island Airport is the small island airstrip serving Great Keppel Island, a Southern Great Barrier Reef destination off the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland. Operated by Livingstone Shire Council, it mainly handles charter, private and general aviation traffic rather than scheduled airline services.
The airport has a single asphalt runway and a compact terminal building, with operators offering chartered fixed-wing and helicopter flights from Rockhampton Airport. Its limited scale reflects the island's low passenger volumes and its focus on tourism and local access.
Located about 18 km off the Queensland mainland near Yeppoon, the airport has no direct road connection to the mainland. Most visitors reach the island by ferry from Rosslyn Bay Harbour, a crossing of around 30 minutes, while the airstrip is roughly 1.8 km from The Keppels, the island's main settlement.
Because facilities are minimal, travellers should confirm flight, ferry and island transport arrangements in advance. The airport remains a practical gateway for visitors heading to the island's beaches, snorkelling spots and walking trails.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Great Keppel Island Airport operates a single small terminal serving general aviation, charter and private flights. The airport has one asphalt runway and does not have separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Great Keppel Island Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Great Keppel Island Airport to The Keppels, island accommodation and beaches across Great Keppel Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible island travel, sightseeing and trips between the airport and local destinations.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle or buggy for independent travel around Great Keppel Island and along its coastal tracks.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise group transfers between Great Keppel Island Airport, ferry departure points, accommodation and island event venues.
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