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Perth International Airport

Perth, Western Australia (Australia)
IATA: PER ICAO: YPPH
Longest Active Runway
11,299 ft
3,444 meters
Field Elevation
67 ft
20 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-31.9403°, 115.9670°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#309 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#509 of 7558
Top 6.7% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Australia)
#4 in AU
#5 of 537 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+13%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Perth International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,299 ft (3,444 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #309. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #509 worldwide (Top 6.7%) and #4 nationally in Australia.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Perth International Airport (PER)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Perth Airport serves as Australia's western commercial anchor and the springboard for historic non-stop flights connecting Australia directly with the UK and continental Europe. The 11,299 ft runway 03/21 is engineered for ultra-long-haul Boeing 787-9 operations at maximum structural takeoff weights. Located on coastal sandy plains at 67 ft MSL, PER provides robust sea-level takeoff performance combined with extensive resource-sector charter apron capacity.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Two intersecting runways: primary Runway 03/21 (11,299 ft / 3,444 m) and secondary crosswind Runway 06/24 (7,099 ft / 2,164 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Opened in 1944 as Guildford Aerodrome. Consolidated international and domestic operations into the Airport Central precinct, supporting Qantas' pioneering non-stop flights to London and Rome.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Most isolated capital city airport in the world, positioned over 1,100 NM from Adelaide (ADL), serving as the logistical base for Western Australia's mining sector.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Regularly experiences 'The Fremantle Doctor'—a powerful afternoon sea breeze that causes rapid runway vector shifts and high crosswind gusts during summer months.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) · Airservices Australia Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP DAP)
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Perth International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 67 ft (20 m MSL) in Perth. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Most isolated capital city airport in the world, positioned over 1,100 NM from Adelaide (ADL), serving as the logistical base for Western Australia's mining sector. The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,299 ft (3,444 m)

Perth International Airport's active flight strips comprise 03/21 (11,299 ft), 06/24 (7,096 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,299 ft (3,444 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
03/21 11,299 ft (3444m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
06/24 7,096 ft (2163m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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