Perth Airport (YPPH)
Perth, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YPPH
IATA
PER
City
Perth
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
67 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
-31.9403, 115.9672
Overview
Western Australia gateway and most isolated major airport. FIFO mining aviation and flight training hub.
Current Weather at YPPH
Pilots flying into or out of Perth Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR YPPH 030900Z 17007KT CAVOK 16/09 Q1020Wind 170° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF YPPH 030801Z 0309/0412 21008KT CAVOK FM031100 09005KT CAVOK FM040300 04008KT CAVOK FM040900 10005KT CAVOKDecode METAR for YPPH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Perth Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YPPH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YPPH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Perth. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Perth Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Perth Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YPPH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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