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Port Pirie Airport

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Port Pirie Airport

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Regional gateway serving South Australia's industrial Port Pirie.

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Port Pirie, Australia

Port Pirie Airport (IATA: PPI, ICAO: YPIR) is a regional airport located near Port Pirie, a city in South Australia known for its significant smelting and industrial operations. The airport primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and limited scheduled regional services. The airport features a sealed runway capable of handling light to medium aircraft and is managed at a local government level. It plays an important logistical role for the region's mining, industrial, and agricultural sectors, as well as providing connectivity for residents of the Spencer Gulf area. Port Pirie is situated approximately 220 kilometres north of Adelaide, and the airport supplements road and rail links that connect the city to the state capital and surrounding communities.

Terminals

The airport has a modest, single terminal facility suited to general aviation and small regional operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Port Pirie city centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no regular public bus service directly serves the airport.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 220 km north of Adelaide in South Australia.
›Port Pirie is home to one of the world's largest lead smelters, generating industrial aviation demand.
›The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter, and fly-in fly-out operations.
›The airport has a sealed runway suitable for light to medium-sized aircraft.
›It serves the broader Spencer Gulf region of South Australia.

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Port Pirie Airport is an airport that is located 3 nautical miles south of Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia. The airport is owned by the Port Pirie Regional Council.

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