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Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport

Proserpine, Australia

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Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport

Proserpine, Australia

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82 ft

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Gateway to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.

Opened

1943

Location

Proserpine, Australia

Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (IATA: PPP, ICAO: YBPN) is a regional airport located near Proserpine in Queensland, Australia. It serves as the primary air gateway for visitors travelling to the Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, and the Great Barrier Reef, making it a key tourism hub in tropical North Queensland. The airport is owned and operated by Whitsunday Regional Council and handles both domestic scheduled services and charter flights. Its proximity to one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations drives consistent passenger demand, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include shuttle buses, taxis, and rental cars connecting the airport to Airlie Beach, Proserpine township, and local resorts.

Airlines here

Qantas and Virgin Australia are the primary carriers serving Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport, offering connections primarily to Brisbane and Sydney.

Notable facts

›The airport was originally constructed as a Royal Australian Air Force base during World War II.
›It is situated approximately 25 kilometres from Airlie Beach, the main tourist hub for the Whitsundays.
›The airport serves as an alternative to Hamilton Island Airport for travellers visiting the Whitsunday region.
›The runway can accommodate narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737.
›The Whitsunday Regional Council has invested in periodic upgrades to support growing tourism traffic.

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Airlines serving this airport

Jetstar Airways

Air Lithuania

Tiger Airways Australia

V Australia Airlines

Viasa

Virgin Australia

Routes

PPP → BNEJQ · 320

PPP → SYDTT · 320

PPP → BNEVA · E90 73H 73W

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3202 routes Embraer 1901 routes 73H1 routes 73W1 routes

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