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Paraburdoo Airport

Paraburdoo, Australia

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Paraburdoo Airport

Paraburdoo, Australia
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Remote Western Australian airport serving the Pilbara mining region.

Location
Paraburdoo, Australia
Paraburdoo Airport (IATA: PBO, ICAO: YPBO) is a regional airport located near the town of Paraburdoo in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It primarily serves the local iron ore mining industry, with a significant portion of its traffic consisting of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers employed by Rio Tinto and associated operations. The airport is owned and operated by Rio Tinto, reflecting its essential role in supporting the company's nearby iron ore mining activities. Regular scheduled services connect Paraburdoo to Perth, making it an important transport link for both workers and the local community in this remote area of Western Australia.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional and FIFO passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Paraburdoo township is limited, with private vehicles, hire cars, and company-arranged transfers being the primary options.
Airlines here
Qantas and its subsidiary QantasLink operate scheduled services between Paraburdoo and Perth, catering primarily to FIFO workers and local residents.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest mining companies.
  • ›It serves as a critical access point for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers at nearby iron ore mines.
  • ›Paraburdoo is located approximately 1,543 km north of Perth in the Pilbara region.
  • ›The single runway is sealed and capable of handling turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
  • ›The surrounding Pilbara region is one of the world's richest iron ore producing areas.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Pilbara's red iron-ore heartland in remote Western Australia

Paraburdoo Airport serves the small mining town of Paraburdoo in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, operating primarily as a fly-in fly-out hub for workers servicing Rio Tinto's nearby iron ore operations. The airport reflects the industrial character of the region, handling regular charter and scheduled services connecting the remote community to Perth and other regional centres. Its existence is fundamentally tied to the resources sector that drives the Pilbara economy.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and baggage services for scheduled and charter flights.
Ground Transport
  • Hire car services available at the airport
  • Taxi and local transfer services
  • Company-arranged shuttle buses for FIFO mine workers
Nearby Hotels
  • Paraburdoo Hotel
  • Ashburton Lodge Paraburdoo
Dining

Food and beverage options within the terminal are very limited, reflecting the airport's small scale and primarily industrial passenger base. The town of Paraburdoo has a small number of dining options including the local pub and basic takeaway facilities. Travellers are advised to bring their own snacks for longer waits.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight details directly with your carrier, as schedules can change with mining operational demands.
  • Hire cars are limited — book well in advance, especially during peak mining roster changeovers.
  • Temperatures in the Pilbara can be extreme; carry water and sun protection at all times.
  • The town has limited services, so stock up on supplies in Perth or Tom Price if travelling further.

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PBO → PERNZ · 100
PBO → PERQF · DH4
PBO → PERVA · 100
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Paraburdoo Airport
Encyclopaedia

Paraburdoo Airport is an airport serving Paraburdoo, a town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The airport is located 9.3 kilometres (5.8 mi) northeast of Paraburdoo. It also serves the town of Tom Price, with bus services completing the extra 71 kilometres (44 mi) to Tom Price.

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