Kangaroo Island’s Kingscote Airport will get a windsock safety upgrade from the latest round of the Support Regional Aviation fund.

Ten regional airports and aerodromes across South Australia will share almost $835,000 from the fund.

The funding has been allocated to airports and aerodromes in Naracoorte, Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Kimba, Whyalla, Quorn, Balcanoona, Port Augusta, Kingscote and Elliston.

Grants were awarded for a range of projects such as improving runways, extending terminal facilities and upgrading fencing.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard says the grants are a major boost for the regions.

“I congratulate the successful applicants as part of this round of the Support Regional Aviation fund and I look forward to seeing these upgrades to airports and aerodromes right across the state, from Ceduna to Naracoorte.

“These regional airports and aerodromes provide a vital service to their local communities by improving access, boosting tourism and making travel across the state quicker and easier.

“We are confident that once complete these upgrades will not only provide better service for locals but also encourage more tourists to visit and explore the beauty of these parts of our state.”