Paraburdoo Airport (YPBO)
Medium airport · Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Paraburdoo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPBO |
| IATA | PBO |
| Elevation | 1,406 ft (429 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°10'16" E 117°44'42" -23.17110, 117.74500 |
| Location | Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,995 ft (2132 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Paraburdoo Airport at a glance
Paraburdoo Airport is a medium airport in Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PBO. The field elevation of 1,406 ft (429 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPBO 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, 06/24, offers 6,995 ft (2132 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPBO 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 Paraburdoo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eliwana | YEWA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Newman Airport | YNWN | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Karratha Airport | YPKA | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Port Hedland International Airport | YPPD | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Learmonth Airport | YPLM | 389 km (210 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paraburdoo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,406 ft field elevation of Paraburdoo 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 Paraburdoo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paraburdoo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paraburdoo Airport is YPBO, and its IATA code is PBO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paraburdoo Airport above sea level?
Paraburdoo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,406 feet (429 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paraburdoo Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.1711, 117.7450 — in Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eliwana, about 121 km away.
Does YPBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPBO 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 Paraburdoo Airport?
Paraburdoo Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,995 ft (2132 m) with a ASP surface.