Port Hedland International Airport (YPPD)
Large airport · Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Hedland International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPPD |
| IATA | PHE |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°22'58" E 118°37'47" -20.38279, 118.62979 |
| Location | Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Port Hedland International Airport at a glance
Port Hedland International Airport is a large airport in Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PHE. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPPD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPPD 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 Hedland International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karratha Airport | YPKA | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Eliwana | YEWA | 290 km (157 NM) |
| Paraburdoo Airport | YPBO | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Newman Airport | YNWN | 359 km (194 NM) |
| Telfer Airport | YTEF | 402 km (217 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Hedland International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Port Hedland International 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 Hedland International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Hedland International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Hedland International Airport is YPPD, and its IATA code is PHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Hedland International Airport above sea level?
Port Hedland International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Hedland International Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.3828, 118.6298 — in Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karratha Airport, about 197 km away.
Does YPPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPPD 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 Hedland International Airport?
Port Hedland International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.