Flying in Perth, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Perth — the nearest is Royal Perth Hospital Helipad (YXRP), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 14h 06m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 54m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Perth
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Royal Perth Hospital Helipad
Crown Towers Heliport
Queen Elizabeth II (Sir Charles Gairdner) Hospital Helipad
Perth International Airport
Fiona Stanley Hospital Helipad
Fremantle Heliport
Perth Jandakot Airport
Hillary's Marina Helipad
Rottnest Island Airport
RAAF Base Pearce
HMAS Stirling Military Airport
Greenside Airstrip
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 07:03–16:57 | 9h 54m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:57–19:03 | 14h 06m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 21.9°C / 71°F | 12.6°C / 55°F | 27 km/h | 21% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 18.8°C / 66°F | 31 km/h | 3% |
| Autumn | 24.5°C / 76°F | 15°C / 59°F | 23 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | 17.5°C / 64°F | 10.1°C / 50°F | 24 km/h | 47% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Perth, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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