International hub · Port Hedland, Australia
Port Hedland International
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°23′S 118°38′E
- Local time
- Australia/Perth
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YPPD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Port Hedland International (YPPD/PHE) has 2 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 8,202 ft (2,500 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YPPD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Australia/Perth
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Port Hedland
Elevation
33 ft
Position
-20.3828, 118.6298
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · YPPD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) | 59 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YPPD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Port Hedland International (YPPD / PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YPPD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YPPD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YPPD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YPPD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YPPD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YPPD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YPPD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YPPD: 20° 22′ 58″ S 118° 37′ 47″ E; elevation 33 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Port Hedland
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Port Hedland. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YPPD.
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Cargo Operations at YPPD
Support for freighter operations into YPPD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YPPD sits in the network
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Operating into YPPD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Port Hedland International — one desk for the whole trip.