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Hopetoun Airport

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Hopetoun Airport

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Small regional airstrip serving the Hopetoun area of Western Australia.

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Hopetoun, Australia
Hopetoun Airport (ICAO: YHPE) is a small general aviation airstrip located near the coastal town of Hopetoun in the Shire of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. It serves as a local access point for the remote southern coastal region, supporting light aircraft operations and occasional charter flights. The airport has no scheduled commercial airline services and lacks major passenger infrastructure. It plays a supporting role for regional access, emergency services, and resource industry operations in the surrounding area.
Notable facts
  • ›Located near the coastal town of Hopetoun in the Shire of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia.
  • ›Designated ICAO code YHPE; no IATA code assigned.
  • ›Supports general aviation, charter, and emergency services operations.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for the Fitzgerald River National Park and mining activity.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airport.
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A quiet gateway to Western Australia's remote southern coastline

Hopetoun Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the coastal town of Hopetoun in Western Australia, situated near the stunning Fitzgerald River National Park. It primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and emergency services for this sparsely populated region. The airport plays a practical role in connecting an otherwise isolated community to broader transport networks.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single facility handling general aviation and charter arrivals with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup
  • Taxi or local hire car (pre-arranged)
  • Charter vehicle transfers
Nearby Hotels
  • Hopetoun Motel
  • Port Hotel Hopetoun
  • Hopetoun Cabin and Chalet Village
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are essentially nonexistent given its small scale. The nearby town of Hopetoun has a handful of cafes, a pub, and a general store where travellers can find meals and supplies. Visitors are advised to stock up before arriving, particularly if travelling onward into Fitzgerald River National Park.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-arrange your ground transport as there are no on-demand taxis or rideshares at the airstrip.
  • Carry sufficient cash as card facilities and ATMs are limited in Hopetoun.
  • Check weather conditions carefully — coastal winds can affect small aircraft schedules.
  • Visit Fitzgerald River National Park nearby, one of Australia's most biodiverse wilderness areas.

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Encyclopaedia

Hopetoun Airport is an airport in Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia. Currently, no scheduled passenger services operate at the airport.

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