Prominent Hill Airport (PXH): Codes, Runways & Location
Prominent Hill Airport (IATA: PXH · ICAO: YPMH) is a small airport serving Mount Eba, Australia. It lies at 29.7160° S, 135.5244° E, 745 ft (227 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prominent Hill Airport
Prominent Hill Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Mount Eba in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code PXH and the ICAO code YPMH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Prominent Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 745 ft (227 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) about 108 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prominent Hill Airport
Where is Prominent Hill Airport located?
Prominent Hill Airport is located in Mount Eba, Australia. Its coordinates are 29.7160° S, 135.5244° E.
What is the airport code for Prominent Hill Airport?
Prominent Hill Airport has an IATA code of PXH and an ICAO code of YPMH.
How long is the runway at Prominent Hill Airport?
Prominent Hill Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Prominent Hill Airport have?
Prominent Hill Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Prominent Hill Airport a major airport?
Prominent Hill Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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