Port Pirie Airport (PPI): Codes, Runways & Location
Port Pirie Airport (IATA: PPI · ICAO: YPIR) is a medium-sized airport in Australia. It lies at 33.2389° S, 137.9950° E, 40 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Port Pirie Airport
Port Pirie Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code PPI and the ICAO code YPIR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Port Pirie Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1069 m (3507 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt, dirt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 40 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Whyalla Airport (WYA) about 49 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 ≈ 1,069 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Pirie Airport
Where is Port Pirie Airport located?
Port Pirie Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 33.2389° S, 137.9950° E.
What is the airport code for Port Pirie Airport?
Port Pirie Airport has an IATA code of PPI and an ICAO code of YPIR.
How long is the runway at Port Pirie Airport?
Port Pirie Airport's longest runway is about 1069 m (3507 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Port Pirie Airport have?
Port Pirie Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt, dirt surfacing.
Is Port Pirie Airport a major airport?
Port Pirie Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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