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Esperance Airport (EPR)
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Esperance Airport

Airport · Esperance, Western Australia

EPR / YESP

About Esperance Airport

WA south coast airport — Esperance, Cape Le Grand National Park and dazzling beaches.

Airport Layout

Runway configuration and terminal area for Esperance Airport.

Runways

2 runways • longest 1,500m • total 2,678m • Regional turboprop capable (e.g. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, ATR 72)

DesignationLengthWidthSurfaceHeadingsLighted
11/291,500 m30 mAsphalt111° / 291°Yes
03/211,178 m18 mGvl28° / 208°No

Security & screening at Australian airports

  • Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
  • International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)

What you can carry on

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
  • Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
  • Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.

Prohibited items

  • Firearms (require declaration and approval)
  • Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
  • Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
  • Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters

Full list: ABF prohibited items

International arrivals — biosecurity

Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.

Nearby Attractions

11 Mile Beach

22.7km away

13 Mile Beach

23km away

9 Mile Beach

24.3km away

Cape Le Grand National Park

44.9km away

Lucky Bay

50km away

Quick Facts

Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM

Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.

Quick Stats

Class
regional
Runways
2
Longest runway
1,500 m
Max aircraft
Regional turboprop capable
Elevation
143 m
Annual passengers
52,447(2022)

At a Glance

Airport Codes

IATA
EPR
ICAO
YESP

Location

City
Esperance
State
Western Australia
Timezone
Perth

Plan Your Visit

Best Time
Sep-May for warm weather and beach time. Wildflowers Aug-Oct.

Good to Know

Wheelchair Accessible

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Dump Points(1)

19km

Dump Point

Free · 19km