# Perth International Airport (PER)

> Perth, AU · IATA: PER · ICAO: YPPH · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PER` |
| ICAO | `YPPH` |
| City | Perth |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -31.94030, 115.96700 |

## Description

The code PER marks Australia's fourth-busiest passenger airport — but in cargo it stands out for a different reason: by export value, Perth International Airport leads the nation, driven by gold from Western Australia's refineries. By weight it moves around 47,700 tonnes of air freight, with export volumes near 66,000 tonnes. As Australia's westernmost major city, Perth sits in a convenient time zone for Asian markets and faces the Indian Ocean. Beyond precious metals, Western rock lobster and fresh produce bound for China rank among key exports. The airport also serves as a base for supplying the state's mining regions, including fly-in fly-out traffic to remote sites. International carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific provide belly capacity alongside dedicated freight services. Road links connect the precinct to Perth's industrial estates and the Port of Fremantle. Australian Border Force customs and biosecurity clearance is handled on site.

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