Nonstop flight route between Indian Springs, Nevada, United States and Kingscote, South Australia, Australia:
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(36°35'21"N by 115°40'46"W)
Arrival Airport:
(35°42'50"S by 137°31'18"E)
Distance from INS to KGC:
8,459.55 miles (13,614.30 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1] (INS), Indian Springs, Nevada, United States and Kingscote Airport (KGC), Kingscote, South Australia, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,460 miles (or 13,614 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | INS / KINS |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Indian Springs, Nevada, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°35'21"N by 115°40'46"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Federal government of the United States |
| View all routes: | Routes from INS |
| More Information: | INS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KGC / YKSC |
| Airport Name: | Kingscote Airport |
| Location: | Kingscote, South Australia, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°42'50"S by 137°31'18"E |
| Area Served: | Kangaroo Island |
| Operator/Owner: | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 24 feet (7 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KGC |
| More Information: | KGC Maps & Info |
Facts about Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1] (INS):
- In addition to the airfield, the base includes the "UAV-Logistic and Training Facility", the Joint Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence, Silver Flag Alpha Regional Training Center, and other military units/facilities.
- The furthest airport from Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1] (INS) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,272 miles (18,141 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In addition to being known as "Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1]", another name for INS is "Creech AFB".
- The closest airport to Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1] (INS) is Desert Rock Airport (DRA), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) W of INS.
- During the 1970s and 1980s, the primary base mission was range maintenance and the primary unit was the 57th Combat Support Squadron of civil engineers—the only assigned aircraft unit was a detachment of UH-1N Twin Huey helicopters.
- Indian Springs Air Force Base was designated in August 1951 and in July 1952, jurisdiction transferred from Air Training Command to the Air Force Special Weapons Center of ARDC.
Facts about Kingscote Airport (KGC):
- Kingscote Airport handled 51,021 passengers last year.
- Kingscote Airport (KGC) has 3 runways.
- The furthest airport from Kingscote Airport (KGC) is Flores Airport (FLW), which is located 11,764 miles (18,933 kilometers) away in Flores Island, Azores, Portugal.
- Because of Kingscote Airport's relatively low elevation of 24 feet, planes can take off or land at Kingscote Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Following the withdrawal of ASA, Kendell Airlines, operated 19-seat Fairchild Metroliners and 34 seat SAAB aircraft to the Island.
- The closest airport to Kingscote Airport (KGC) is Adelaide Airport (ADL), which is located 78 miles (125 kilometers) NE of KGC.
Map of Nearest Airports to Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1]:
List of Nearest Airports to Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1]:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.69 miles (31.69 km) W | Desert Rock Airport (DRA) | Mercury, Nevada, United States |     |
| 2 | 31.61 miles (50.87 km) NW | Yucca Airstrip (UCC) | Mercury, Nevada, United States | |
| 3 | 37.60 miles (60.51 km) SE | North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 4 | 44.69 miles (71.92 km) ESE | Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 5 | 45.84 miles (73.77 km) SE | McCarran International Airport (LAS) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 6 | 52.32 miles (84.21 km) SE | Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) | Henderson, United States | |
| 7 | 63.66 miles (102.45 km) SE | Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) | Boulder City, Nevada, United States | |
| 8 | 64.13 miles (103.20 km) WNW | Beatty Airport (BTY) | Beatty, Nevada, United States | |
| 9 | 91.51 miles (147.26 km) E | Mesquite Airport (MFH) | Mesquite, Nevada, United States | |
| 10 | 102.92 miles (165.64 km) NW | Tonopah Test Range Airport (XSD) | Tonopah, Nevada, United States | |
| 11 | 104.90 miles (168.83 km) SSW | Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BYS) | Barstow, California, United States | |
| 12 | 106.37 miles (171.18 km) WSW | Trona Airport (TRH) | Trona, California, United States | |
| 13 | 117.22 miles (188.65 km) SSE | Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) | Bullhead City, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 120.46 miles (193.87 km) ENE | St. George Municipal Airport (relocated 2011) (SGU) | St. George, Utah, United States | |
| 15 | 127.68 miles (205.48 km) NW | Tonopah Airport (TPH) | Tonopah, Nevada, United States | |
Map of Furthest Airports from Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1]:
List of Furthest Airports from Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1]:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,272.38 miles (18,141.09 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,254.19 miles (18,111.83 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 11,250.67 miles (18,106.15 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 11,229.50 miles (18,072.08 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,137.13 miles (17,923.43 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,016.56 miles (17,729.39 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 11,004.85 miles (17,710.55 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,966.28 miles (17,648.48 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,869.83 miles (17,493.25 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,843.01 miles (17,450.09 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,838.20 miles (17,442.34 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,828.49 miles (17,426.72 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,824.53 miles (17,420.35 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,816.38 miles (17,407.24 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,797.77 miles (17,377.28 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 77.82 miles (125.24 km) NE | Adelaide Airport (ADL) | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 145.91 miles (234.81 km) NNW | Cowell Airport (CCW) | Cowell, South Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 150.01 miles (241.42 km) NNW | Cleve Airport (CVC) | Cleve, South Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 173.12 miles (278.60 km) N | Port Pirie Airport (PPI) | Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 206.97 miles (333.08 km) ENE | Renmark Airport (RMK) | Renmark, South Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 228.81 miles (368.23 km) SE | Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) | Mount Gambier, Australia | |
| 7 | 267.60 miles (430.65 km) ESE | Horsham Airport (HSM) | Horsham, Victoria, Australia | |
| 8 | 269.69 miles (434.02 km) ENE | Robinvale Airport (RBC) | Robinvale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 9 | 271.22 miles (436.48 km) NW | Streaky Bay Airport (KBY) | Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 271.40 miles (436.77 km) E | Hopetoun Airport (HTU) | Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 277.98 miles (447.36 km) ENE | Mildura Airport (MQL) | Mildura, Victoria, Australia | |
| 12 | 282.53 miles (454.68 km) SE | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | 284.98 miles (458.63 km) ESE | Hamilton Airport (HLT) | Hamilton, Victoria, Australia | |
| 14 | 293.38 miles (472.15 km) NNE | Wilpena Pound (HWK) | Hawker, South Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 322.93 miles (519.70 km) ESE | Ararat Airport (ARY) | Ararat, Victoria, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,764.49 miles (18,933.07 km) WNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,758.58 miles (18,923.55 km) WNW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,655.03 miles (18,756.90 km) WNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,639.98 miles (18,732.68 km) WNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,611.11 miles (18,686.23 km) WNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,565.74 miles (18,613.21 km) WNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,498.34 miles (18,504.74 km) WNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,471.01 miles (18,460.76 km) W | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,460.06 miles (18,443.13 km) NNE | St. John's International Airport (YYT) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 10 | 11,396.16 miles (18,340.30 km) NE | Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP) | Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France | |
| 11 | 11,373.32 miles (18,303.54 km) NE | Miquelon Airport (MQC) | Miquelon, Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| 12 | 11,337.00 miles (18,245.10 km) NNE | Gander International Airport (YQX) | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada | |
| 13 | 11,274.21 miles (18,144.05 km) NE | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) | Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| 14 | 11,238.22 miles (18,086.12 km) NE | Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) | Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 15 | 11,236.91 miles (18,084.00 km) NE | Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) | Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada | |