Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Proserpine, Australia. Its IATA code is PPP and its ICAO code is YBPN. The airport lies at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,801 ft (2,073 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PPP
- ICAO code
- YBPN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 82 ft (25 m)
- Coordinates
- -20.4944, 148.5536
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,801 ft · 2,073 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HTI Hamilton Island Airport | Hamilton Island, Australia | 44 km · 27 mi |
| MKY Mackay Airport | Mackay, Australia | 100 km · 62 mi |
| MOV Moranbah Airport | Moranbah, Australia | 181 km · 112 mi |
| TSV Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | Townsville, Australia | 232 km · 144 mi |
| PMK Palm Island Airport | Australia | 283 km · 176 mi |
| EMD Emerald Airport | Emerald, Australia | 344 km · 214 mi |
| ROK Rockhampton Airport | Rockhampton, Australia | 377 km · 234 mi |
| GLT Gladstone Airport | Gladstone, Australia | 465 km · 289 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PPP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,518 | 943 | 820 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,424 | 3,370 | 2,929 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,300 | 3,915 | 3,402 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,505 | 4,664 | 4,053 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,406 | 5,845 | 5,079 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,267 | 7,001 | 6,084 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,530 | 7,164 | 6,226 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,750 | 7,301 | 6,344 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,001 | 8,079 | 7,020 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,958 | 8,673 | 7,537 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,629 | 9,090 | 7,899 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,867 | 9,238 | 8,027 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,214 | 9,454 | 8,215 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,444 | 9,597 | 8,339 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,643 | 9,720 | 8,447 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,648 | 9,723 | 8,449 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| Ctaf | Whitsunday Shute harbour atc | 127.850 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 135.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport?
The IATA code of Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is PPP and its ICAO code is YBPN.
Where is Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport located?
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is in Proserpine, Queensland, Australia, at -20.4944, 148.5536.
What time zone is Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport in?
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,801 ft (2,073 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), about 44 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.