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Medium airport

Port Pirie Airport

IATA PPIICAO YPIR
Coordinates
33.2389°S, 137.9950°E
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
7.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
17:31
Civil dusk
17:57

About 10h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Port Pirie Airport

Port Pirie Airport

Port Pirie Airport is an airport that is located 3 nautical miles south of Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia. The airport is owned by the Port Pirie Regional Council.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,507 ft / 1,069 m98 ftGreLightedOpen
08 / 263,422 ft / 1,043 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
03 / 212,205 ft / 672 m98 ftGrsLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR123.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL245
PORT PIRIE SA (YPIR) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Pirie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Pirie Airport?

The ICAO code for Port Pirie Airport is YPIR, and its IATA code is PPI.

Where is Port Pirie Airport located?

Port Pirie Airport is medium airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Port Pirie Airport have?

Port Pirie Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,507 ft / 1,069 m.

What time zone is Port Pirie Airport in?

Port Pirie Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Pirie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Pirie Airport is approximately 7.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Pirie Airport?

The nearest airport to Port Pirie Airport is Whyalla Airport (WYA), about 26.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Booleroo Centre Airport and Hubert Wilkins Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Port Pirie Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.