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YPPD
Port Hedland International Airport · Port Hedland
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
33 ft / 10 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 119.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Port Hedland International Airport (YPPD), located in Port Hedland, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 33 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Port Hedland International Airport
ICAO / IATA
YPPD / PHE
Municipality
Port Hedland
Country
Region
AU-WA — Western Australia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
33 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138° / 318°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138° / 318°
RWY 14 (138°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (318°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,281 ft / 1,000 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 183° / 3°
RWY 18 (183°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF CTAF
119.90 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
118.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026