Paraburdoo Airport is a small Pilbara airport built primarily to serve Rio Tinto's mining operations and the fly-in fly-out workforce. Compare flights in and out of Paraburdoo (PBO) on Traveloka and set a Price Alert to track fares.

Overview of Paraburdoo Airport

Paraburdoo Airport sits around 9.5 km north-east of the town of Paraburdoo in Western Australia's Pilbara region. It's owned by Rio Tinto and operated by its subsidiary Pilbara Iron, reflecting its role as a mining-industry airport first, with local and FIFO travellers as the main users rather than tourists.

Where Paraburdoo Connects To

Qantas is the only airline serving Paraburdoo, flying direct to and from Perth — the sole route from this airport — in around 1 hour 50 minutes. Frequency is high for an airport this size, reflecting heavy FIFO demand. There is no international or other domestic service.

Airlines at Paraburdoo

Qantas (via its regional operations) runs the Perth route almost entirely for local residents and mining workers, rather than as a leisure destination.

Terminal at Paraburdoo

A single small terminal handles the Perth flights, with a straightforward, no-frills layout typical of a regional mining-town airport.

Getting To and From Town

Buses connect the airport with Paraburdoo and also run the longer transfer to Tom Price, about 71 km away, for travellers heading there. Taxis are available for shorter, direct trips. Verify current schedules before you travel.

Facilities at Paraburdoo

Facilities are modest and functional: a small waiting area, restrooms and basic refreshments. Don't expect shops, lounges or extensive services — this is a small regional airport built around a single commuter route.

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