Esperance Airport (YESP)
Medium airport · Esperance, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Esperance Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YESP |
| IATA | EPR |
| Elevation | 470 ft (143 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°41'4" E 121°49'23" -33.68440, 121.82300 |
| Location | Esperance, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,865 ft (1178 m) | 59 ft | GVL | No |
| 11/29 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Esperance Airport at a glance
Esperance Airport is a medium airport in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as EPR. The field elevation of 470 ft (143 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YESP 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 4,921 ft (1500 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 YESP 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 Esperance Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport | YPKG | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Albany Airport | YABA | 394 km (213 NM) |
| Leonora Airport | YLEO | 537 km (290 NM) |
| Perth International Airport | YPPH | 581 km (314 NM) |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | YPJT | 582 km (314 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Esperance Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 470 ft field elevation of Esperance 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 Esperance Airport
What is the ICAO code of Esperance Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Esperance Airport is YESP, and its IATA code is EPR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Esperance Airport above sea level?
Esperance Airport sits at an elevation of 470 feet (143 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Esperance Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.6844, 121.8230 — in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport, about 323 km away.
Does YESP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YESP 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 Esperance Airport?
Esperance Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.