Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (YBPN)
Medium airport · Proserpine, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YBPN |
| IATA | PPP |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°29'40" E 148°33'13" -20.49442, 148.55358 |
| Location | Proserpine, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 6,801 ft (2073 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport at a glance
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is a medium airport in Proserpine, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as PPP. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YBPN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,801 ft (2073 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YBPN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Island Airport | YBHM | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Mackay Airport | YBMK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Moranbah Airport | YMRB | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | YBTL | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Dysart Airport | YDYS | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
What is the ICAO code of Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is YBPN, and its IATA code is PPP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport above sea level?
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.4944, 148.5536 — in Proserpine, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamilton Island Airport, about 44 km away.
Does YBPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YBPN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport?
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,801 ft (2073 m) with a ASP surface.