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Port Augusta Airport

—, Australia

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Elevation

56 ft

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The Essence of Port Augusta Airport

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Location

SA · Australia

Connectivity

1 routes · 1 destinations

Position

-32.507°, 137.717° · 56 ft elev.

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Regional gateway serving South Australia's upper Spencer Gulf.

Location

Port Augusta, Australia

Port Augusta Airport is a regional airport located near Port Augusta, a city in South Australia situated at the head of Spencer Gulf. It serves as an important transport link for the surrounding region, connecting the area to Adelaide and other destinations within Australia. The airport operates with a modest infrastructure suited to regional aviation, handling light aircraft and regional turboprop services. It plays a role in supporting the local mining, energy, and government sectors that are significant to the Port Augusta region. Port Augusta itself is a strategic crossroads city, and the airport complements road and rail connections that make the city a hub for travel into the outback and remote South Australia.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal facility appropriate for regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Port Augusta city centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with no dedicated public bus service.

Airlines here

Regional Express (Rex) has historically provided scheduled services connecting Port Augusta to Adelaide.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 5 kilometres from the Port Augusta city centre.
›The airport supports RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) operations in the region.
›Port Augusta is known as the 'Crossroads of Australia,' sitting at the junction of major highway and rail routes.
›The airport serves a region important for mining, renewable energy, and defence activities.
›Runway length is suitable for turboprop regional aircraft operations.

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PUG → ADLSH · SWM

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Port Augusta Airport, also known as Laurie Wallis Aerodrome, is an airport located 3 nautical miles west of Port Augusta, South Australia. It is located in the suburb of Port Augusta West, serving the Iron Triangle region alongside Whyalla.

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