Port Augusta Airport (YPAG)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Augusta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPAG |
| IATA | PUG |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°30'25" E 137°43'1" -32.50690, 137.71700 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,413 ft (1650 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Augusta Airport at a glance
Port Augusta Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PUG. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPAG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 5,413 ft (1650 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPAG 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 Port Augusta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Leigh Creek Airport | YLEC | 223 km (120 NM) |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Augusta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Augusta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Augusta Airport is YPAG, and its IATA code is PUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Augusta Airport above sea level?
Port Augusta Airport sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Augusta Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.5069, 137.7170 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whyalla Airport, about 64 km away.
Does YPAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPAG 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 Port Augusta Airport?
Port Augusta Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,413 ft (1650 m) with a ASP surface.