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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
inHg
hPa
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
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°
RWY 18 (183°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
119.90 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR
118.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Karratha Airport
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YEWA
Eliwana
290 km / 157 nm
YPBO
Paraburdoo Airport
324 km / 175 nm
YNWN
Newman Airport
359 km / 194 nm
YTEF
Telfer Airport
402 km / 217 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026