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Port Hedland International Airport

Large International Airport · Port Hedland, WA, Australia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Port Hedland International Airport. It's 73°F with 89% humidity. Winds from 240° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOYPPDIATAPHE
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation33ft10 m
Longest runway8,202ft2,500 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates-20.38, 118.6320°22'58.0"S 118°37'47.2"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

24 min ago
73°F23°C · Dew 70°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW240° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity89%
  • Altimeter29.97 inHg
  • Pressure1015 hPa
  • GustsNone

Conditions are good for visual flight at Port Hedland International Airport. It's 73°F with 89% humidity. Winds from 240° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR YPPD 281830Z AUTO 24005KT 9999 // NCD 23/21 Q1015
Decoded — plain language
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature73°F / 23°C
Dew point70°F · 89% RH
Altimeter29.97 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:30Z·Port Hedland Intl, WA, AU·24 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 01:00Z
    VFRWind250° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,000′
    Now
  2. FromTue 01:00Zuntil Tue 04:00Z
    VFRWind270° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  3. FromTue 04:00Zuntil Tue 10:00Z
    VFRWind310° @ 17 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  4. FromTue 10:00Zuntil Tue 15:00Z
    VFRWind290° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  5. FromTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind260° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,000′
  6. TemporaryMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 23:00Z
    IFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 800′
    Now
RAWTAF YPPD 281701Z 2818/2918 25008KT 9999 FEW010 FM290100 27008KT CAVOK FM290400 31017KT CAVOK FM291000 29012KT CAVOK FM291500 26008KT 9999 FEW010 TEMPO 2818/2823 9999 BKN008

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:01Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

14/32
NESW
32
Headwind1 kt
Crosswind5 kt from L
★ Best
14
Tailwind1 kt
Crosswind5 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total
14/32◐ lit
8,202 ft2,500 × 148 ft · Asphalt
18/36
3,281 ft1,000 × 59 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed
CTAF119.90
Radio / FSS118.60MELBOURNE CNTR
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
PD
Port HedlandVOR-DME
114.10 MHz0.5 NM305° NW
PD
Port HedlandNDB
260 kHz0.8 NM117° SE

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point