Ravensthorpe Airport
Australia
Remote regional airport serving the Ravensthorpe district of Western Australia.
- ›Located in the Shire of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia's south coast region.
- ›Serves general aviation, charter, and emergency services operations.
- ›Ravensthorpe is approximately 530 km southeast of Perth by road.
- ›The area is known for nickel mining and agriculture, driving some aviation demand.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline services are regularly listed at this airport.
Ravensthorpe Airport is a small regional aerodrome serving the Shire of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia's southern goldfields-esperance region. It supports fly-in fly-out mining operations and limited regional connectivity for the sparse but resource-rich surrounding area. The airport plays a quiet but essential role in linking this remote community to broader Western Australian services.
- Main Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling regional and charter passenger movements with basic amenities.
- Taxi or private hire vehicle (pre-booking recommended)
- Private vehicle and on-site car parking
- Rental car (limited availability, arrange in advance)
- Palace Hotel Ravensthorpe
- Ravensthorpe Motel
- Fitzgerald River National Park accommodation (nearby)
Food and beverage options within the airport terminal are minimal given its small scale. The town of Ravensthorpe, a short drive away, offers a handful of cafes, a pub, and a roadhouse with basic meals. Travellers are advised to plan meals before or after their flight rather than relying on terminal facilities.
- Pre-book all ground transport well in advance as services are very limited in this remote area.
- Check flight schedules carefully as operations are infrequent and subject to change.
- Carry cash as card payment facilities may be limited at small local businesses.
- If visiting during wildflower season (August–October), the surrounding Fitzgerald River National Park is a highlight worth planning around.
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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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