Port Pirie Airport (YPIR)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Pirie Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPIR |
| IATA | PPI |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°14'20" E 137°59'42" -33.23890, 137.99499 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,205 ft (672 m) | 98 ft | GRS | Yes |
| 08/26 | 3,422 ft (1043 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,507 ft (1069 m) | 98 ft | GRE | Yes |
Port Pirie Airport at a glance
Port Pirie Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PPI. The field elevation of 40 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPIR 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 — 17/35 — offers 3,507 ft (1069 m) of gre surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPIR 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 Pirie 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 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 148 km (80 NM) |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | YPED | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Adelaide International Airport | YPAD | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Pirie Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 40 ft field elevation of Port Pirie 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 Pirie Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Pirie Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Pirie Airport is YPIR, and its IATA code is PPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Pirie Airport above sea level?
Port Pirie Airport sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 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 Pirie Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.2389, 137.9950 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whyalla Airport, about 49 km away.
Does YPIR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPIR 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 Pirie Airport?
Port Pirie Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,507 ft (1069 m) with a GRE surface.