Port Pirie Airport — , Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search herePort Pirie Airport in uses the IATA code PPI, with YPIR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from PPI
Port Pirie Airport
Port Pirie Airport (PPI) serves Port Pirie in South Australia, an industrial city long associated with lead smelting and metal processing, one of the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. PPI handles regional domestic flights connecting Port Pirie to Adelaide, supporting business travel tied to the smelting industry, agriculture, and regional services in the Upper Spencer Gulf area. The airport is a modest regional facility typical of South Australian country towns, with limited daily flight frequency reflecting the size of the local population. PPI provides an essential air link for residents and workers who would otherwise face a lengthy drive to Adelaide for urgent travel needs.
Runways at Port Pirie Airport (PPI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2205 ft (672 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRS |
| 08/26 | 3422 ft (1043 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 3507 ft (1069 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GRE |
Radio frequencies for Port Pirie Airport (PPI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 123.9 MHz |
Airports near Port Pirie Airport (PPI)
- Whyalla Airport (WYA) — 49.0 km (30.4 mi)
- Port Augusta Airport (PUG) — 85.4 km (53.1 mi)
- Cleve Airport (CVC) — 147.8 km (91.8 mi)
- Adelaide International Airport (ADL) — 196.4 km (122.0 mi)
- Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) — 247.3 km (153.7 mi)
- Renmark Airport (RMK) — 269.7 km (167.6 mi)
- Kingscote Airport (KGC) — 278.6 km (173.1 mi)
- Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) — 296.4 km (184.2 mi)
PPI is Port Pirie Airport in South Australia, serving a regional industrial city known for lead smelting. It offers limited domestic flights mainly to Adelaide, not international service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Port Pirie Airport?
The IATA code for Port Pirie Airport is PPI.
What is the ICAO code for Port Pirie Airport?
The ICAO code for Port Pirie Airport is YPIR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.