Esperance Airport

YESP / EPR

Esperance, AU

Last Updated
Jul 26, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
18 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YESP 260100Z AUTO 35018KT 9999 // NCD 11/02 Q1020

Weather Briefing

VFR

Esperance Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 18 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESP
03 ✈️
21
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
3,865 ft 59 ft GVL 28°
13.8 kt 11.6 kt
40° angle
11/29 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 111°
9.3 kt 15.4 kt
121° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YESP

928 observations | Jul 2026 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.6%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Esperance Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 23°C with an average of 12.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.7%
N
33.8%
S
2.2%
W
21.1%
NE
4.6%
NW
18.8%
SE
3%
SW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: 5°C to 23°C
5°C 23°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 928 METAR observations (Jul 2026 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Esperance Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YESP
IATA Code: EPR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 470 ft MSL

Location

City: Esperance
Country: AU
Latitude: -33.684399°
Longitude: 121.822998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,865 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Esperance Airport

Overview

Esperance Airport serves the coastal town of Esperance in Western Australia, located on the southeastern coast of the state. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 470 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and emergency services needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind conditions typical of maritime environments. With two runways - 03/21 at 3,865 feet and 11/29 at 4,921 feet - pilots have multiple surface options depending on wind direction and aircraft performance requirements.

Notable Features

Esperance Airport is situated at coordinates -33.684399, 121.822998, positioning it in a relatively open terrain environment. The two runways (one gravel and one asphalt) offer flexibility for different aircraft types and operational conditions, with the longer 11/29 runway potentially supporting larger aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on wind vectors, with the 11/29 runway offering the longer surface at 4,921 feet. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's coastal positioning, and be prepared to assess runway conditions, particularly on the gravel surface of runway 03/21.

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

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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.