Perth, Western Australia

Prone to fog, with only one long runway which has a crossing strip (meaning that the entire airport can be closed by a minor incident occurring near the intersection); Perth Airport is the definition of the word remote.

Pilots of large, wide body aircraft headed over the Southern and Indian Oceans from Africa, Asia and the Middle East; or from the east coast; always keep a weather-eye on the half-hourly Trend Type Forecasts.

An early diversion to Columbo, Jakarta, Singapore, Mauritius, Learmonth, Adelaide or Kalgoorlie may be required. Even if the airport reopens they may no longer have enough fuel to continue to Perth once a diversion has commenced.