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Ravensthorpe Airport

Australia

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Ravensthorpe Airport

—, Australia
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Remote Western Australian airport serving the Ravensthorpe region.

Location
Ravensthorpe, Australia
Ravensthorpe Airport (IATA: RVT, ICAO: YNRV) is a small regional airport located near the town of Ravensthorpe in the Shire of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. It serves as a vital air link for this relatively isolated community situated in the south coast region of Western Australia. The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and regional services, playing an important role in connecting the area to larger centres such as Perth. It has also been used to support operations related to the nearby First Quantum Minerals nickel mining operations at Ravensthorpe.
Terminals
The airport features a basic, small-scale terminal facility consistent with its regional status.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with private vehicles and taxis being the primary means of reaching the town of Ravensthorpe from the airport.
Airlines here
Regional and charter operators have provided services to Ravensthorpe, with links primarily to Perth, though scheduled services have been intermittent.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Shire of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia's south coast region.
  • ›Supports mining industry operations, particularly connected to nickel mining at Ravensthorpe.
  • ›The airport is relatively remote, situated far from major metropolitan areas.
  • ›Primarily used for general aviation and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial services.
  • ›Serves as an essential transport lifeline for the small and isolated Ravensthorpe community.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Western Australia's remote goldfields and coastal wilderness

Ravensthorpe Airport is a small regional aerodrome serving the Ravensthorpe Shire in Western Australia's south coast region. It supports fly-in fly-out mining operations and limited regional air services connecting this remote community to larger centres. The airport plays a practical role in maintaining access to a town better known for nickel mining and the nearby Fitzgerald River National Park.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-room facility handling regional and charter arrivals with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi or pre-arranged private transfer
  • Hire car (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
  • FIFO operator shuttles for mining personnel
Nearby Hotels
  • Ravensthorpe Motel
  • Palace Motor Hotel Ravensthorpe
  • Hopetoun Motel (nearby Hopetoun township)
Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport itself. Ravensthorpe town centre offers a small number of cafes and roadhouses for basic meals and refreshments. Travellers are advised to plan ahead, as options are limited and hours can be irregular.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book all ground transport before arrival as on-demand taxis are scarce in this remote area.
  • Fuel and supplies should be stocked up in Ravensthorpe or Hopetoun before venturing into surrounding wilderness.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and subject to change with little notice.
  • The nearby Fitzgerald River National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve worth planning extra time to explore.
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Routes

RVT → PERNZ · F50
RVT → PERVA · F50

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Ravensthorpe Airport
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Ravensthorpe Airport is an airport near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. The airport is located 28 kilometres (17 mi) south of Ravensthorpe and 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of Hopetoun. The A$5-million, equivalent to A$7.9 million in 2022, airport was opened on 5 December 2004, when the first flight landed. The airport is managed by the Shire of Ravensthorpe, and was built to support the local mines. The airport also received A$17,000 in funds for security upgrades in 2005.

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