Port Hedland International Airport in WA (PHIA) is centrally located in Australia’s North West. Also it is the only International Airport in the Pilbara region. PHIA provides direct links to the world’s largest iron ore export port. It is also in close proximity to major oil and gas fields in the Bedout Basin.
The Airport is your Gateway to the Pilbara. It is located along the Great Northern Highway about 7 minutes drive from Port Hedland and South Hedland.
PHIA is a primary air transport node, welcoming more than 430,000 passengers each year. It supports the mobilisation of FIFO workforces and vital connectivity for the people of the Pilbara. This includes for leisure, business, health and well-being.
The hub is home to:
PHIA has an established heliport fixed base operation with direct connections via Denpasar, Perth and Brisbane. Major upgrades, airside pavements and lighting are progressed, including the passenger terminal transformation. There has also been a focus on development in the freight, logistics and bulk transport space.
Elevation 33 | Area Forecast 68 | Strip Direction 14 / 32 : 18 / 36 |
GPS Position 20° 2240 S 118° 3735 E | ALA Code YPPD | Strip Length 2500 : 1000 |
WAC Chart 3229 | FIA Melb Centre 118.6 ATIS 133.65 | Strip Surface Sealed : Sealed |
Owner / Operator PHIA Operating Company ARO 0417 108 850 | Windsock 1 – LH side at each end RWY 14, 18 and 32 THR 1 – S side of Terminal | ASIC Security / Vis Vest Yes |
Fuel AVGAS card bowser JetA1 BP 0499 320 320 | Distance to Town 5 NM | Lighting 14 / 32, 18 / 36 PAL + AFRU 119.9 |
Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Taxi 08 9173 1010 Rental cars at Airport | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 119.9 Caution: Bird Hazards. |