RAAF Base Pearce (YPEA)
Medium airport · Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | RAAF Base Pearce |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPEA |
| Elevation | 149 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°40'4" E 116°0'54" -31.66780, 116.01500 |
| Location | Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,548 ft (1691 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 5,712 ft (1741 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
RAAF Base Pearce at a glance
RAAF Base Pearce is a medium airport in Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia. The field elevation of 149 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPEA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 8,002 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPEA 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 RAAF Base Pearce
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | YPPH | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | YPJT | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 343 km (185 NM) |
| Albany Airport | YABA | 401 km (217 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 432 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAAF Base Pearce
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 149 ft field elevation of RAAF Base Pearce 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 RAAF Base Pearce
What is the ICAO code of RAAF Base Pearce?
The ICAO identifier of RAAF Base Pearce is YPEA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAAF Base Pearce above sea level?
RAAF Base Pearce sits at an elevation of 149 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAAF Base Pearce located?
The airport lies at -31.6678, 116.0150 — in Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Perth International Airport, about 31 km away.
Does YPEA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPEA 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 RAAF Base Pearce?
RAAF Base Pearce has 3 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 8,002 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.