Port Hedland International Airport (PHE): Codes, Runways & Location
Port Hedland International Airport (IATA: PHE · ICAO: YPPD) is a large airport serving Port Hedland, Australia. It lies at 20.3828° S, 118.6298° E, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Port Hedland International Airport
Port Hedland International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Port Hedland in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code PHE and the ICAO code YPPD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Port Hedland International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Hedland/Wodgina Airport (GYB) about 73 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Hedland International Airport
Where is Port Hedland International Airport located?
Port Hedland International Airport is located in Port Hedland, Australia. Its coordinates are 20.3828° S, 118.6298° E.
What is the airport code for Port Hedland International Airport?
Port Hedland International Airport has an IATA code of PHE and an ICAO code of YPPD.
How long is the runway at Port Hedland International Airport?
Port Hedland International Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Port Hedland International Airport have?
Port Hedland International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Port Hedland International Airport a major airport?
Port Hedland International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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