Perth International Airport (YPPH)
Large airport · Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Perth International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPPH |
| IATA | PER |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°56'25" E 115°58'1" -31.94030, 115.96700 |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,299 ft (3444 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 7,096 ft (2163 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Perth International Airport at a glance
Perth International Airport is a large airport in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PER. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPPH 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 — 03/21 — offers 11,299 ft (3444 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPPH 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 International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Jandakot Airport | YPJT | 19 km (10 NM) |
| RAAF Base Pearce | YPEA | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Geraldton Airport | YGEL | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Albany Airport | YABA | 375 km (203 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 462 km (249 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Perth International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Perth 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 Perth International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Perth International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Perth International Airport is YPPH, and its IATA code is PER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Perth International Airport above sea level?
Perth International Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 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 International Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.9403, 115.9670 — in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Perth Jandakot Airport, about 19 km away.
Does YPPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPPH 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 International Airport?
Perth International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,299 ft (3444 m) with a ASP surface.