EKRA Runway Extension and Associated Infrastructure Upgrades Stage 2
East Kimberley Regional Airport (EKRA) is estimated to cost $17.5 million. The Federal government has committed $13.5 million to the project and the State government has committed $2.5 million, with the remaining $1.5 million to be funded by the Shire from the Airport Reserve.
The length of the runway currently limits the airport to Code 3C aircraft. A key benefit of the proposed project, which involves lengthening the runway, is the capacity to accommodate Code 4C aircraft (i.e. the most commonly used and efficient aircraft, namely Boeing 737 and Airbus A320) to operate without restrictions. Aircraft leaving Kununurra will be able to operate at maximum take-off weight as soon as the upgrade is complete.
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Progress Update - March 2025
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The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is thrilled to report that long-awaited works to extend the runway at East Kimberley Regional Airport (EKRA) are underway.
Contractors are now stripping topsoil and completing necessary drainage works; these works will continue until the end of April. The bulk of earthworks for Stage 1 of the EKRA Runway Extension and Associated Infrastructure Upgrades project will subsequently begin - in May or June.
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Progress Update - Jan 2025
Share Progress Update - Jan 2025 on Facebook Share Progress Update - Jan 2025 on Twitter Share Progress Update - Jan 2025 on Linkedin Email Progress Update - Jan 2025 linkThe Grant Agreement between the State (represented by MRWA) and the Shire has been signed, marking a major step forward for this project. Additionally, a contract has been signed with ACG to deliver the works.
Construction is set to begin on 10 March 2025, with major works scheduled for completion by October 2025. Grooving works will take place in November 2025.
