Perth Jandakot Airport (YPJT)
Medium airport · Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Perth Jandakot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPJT |
| IATA | JAD |
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°5'51" E 115°52'52" -32.09750, 115.88100 |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 4,569 ft (1393 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 3,773 ft (1150 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 4,948 ft (1508 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Perth Jandakot Airport at a glance
Perth Jandakot Airport is a medium airport in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as JAD. The field elevation of 99 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPJT 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 — 12/30 — offers 4,948 ft (1508 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPJT 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 Perth Jandakot Airport
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 | 19 km (10 NM) |
| RAAF Base Pearce | YPEA | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Albany Airport | YABA | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 481 km (260 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Perth Jandakot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 99 ft field elevation of Perth Jandakot 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 Perth Jandakot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Perth Jandakot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Perth Jandakot Airport is YPJT, and its IATA code is JAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Perth Jandakot Airport above sea level?
Perth Jandakot Airport sits at an elevation of 99 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Perth Jandakot Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.0975, 115.8810 — in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Perth International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does YPJT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPJT 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 Perth Jandakot Airport?
Perth Jandakot Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,948 ft (1508 m) with a ASP surface.