Perth International Airport

YPPH / PER

Perth, AU

Last Updated
May 15, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
1 kt
60°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPPH 151500Z 06001KT CAVOK 08/06 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Perth International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPPH 151426Z 1515/1618 05005KT 9999 BKN040 FM160300 34005KT 9999 BKN040 FM160500 24008KT CAVOK FM161100 14006KT CAVOK FM161500 07005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
03:00Z FM160300
+12h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPH
03 ✈️
21
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
11,299 ft 148 ft ASP 14°
0.9 kt 0.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
7,096 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
1.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPPH

11,614 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.2%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.3%

Perth International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.1%
N
5.9%
S
18.5%
W
9.6%
NE
8.8%
NW
3.1%
SE
9.9%
SW
19.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.2°C
Range: 3°C to 43°C
3°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

May January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,614 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Perth International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPPH
IATA Code: PER
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Perth
Country: AU
Latitude: -31.940300°
Longitude: 115.967003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 11,299 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 7,096 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Perth International Airport

Overview

Perth International Airport serves as the primary airport for Western Australia's capital city, located on the southwestern coast. Situated at 67 feet above mean sea level, the airport handles significant international and domestic passenger and cargo operations. The airport's geographical position makes it a critical gateway for transpacific and Indian Ocean region air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Perth experiences a Mediterranean climate with predominantly dry and stable weather conditions. Summer months (December-February) can produce high-temperature variations that may impact aircraft performance, particularly on the longer 03/21 runway spanning 11,299 feet. Wind conditions typically favor runway 06/24, which provides an alternate 7,096-foot asphalt surface for operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel asphalt runways oriented in different directions, providing operational flexibility for various wind conditions. Its coastal location near latitude -31.940300 and longitude 115.967003 means pilots should anticipate potential maritime meteorological influences, including sea breezes and occasional coastal weather system interactions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection at Perth International will primarily depend on prevailing wind direction, with both runways offering substantial length for most aircraft types. The longer 03/21 runway provides excellent capabilities for heavy international and long-haul aircraft, while the 06/24 runway offers a complementary operational surface for shorter-range and regional aircraft movements.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.