Ayr Airport

YAYR / AYR

Ayr, AU

Last Updated
May 15, 04:30Z

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Currently using: YBTL
Weather Source: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (YBTL)
Distance: 38nm / 70km from YAYR

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
04:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
16 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBTL 150430Z 09016KT 9999 SCT050 BKN120 26/19 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,041 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,041 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ayr Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 16 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBTL 150105Z 1502/1600 11017KT 9999 FEW030 SCT045 FM150800 13012KT 9999 FEW030 FM151300 16009KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 17 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z FM150800
+4h
VFR 130° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z FM151300
+9h
VFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AYR
01
19
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,796 ft 98 ft ASP 22°
6.0 kt 14.8 kt
68° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,697 ft 98 ft GRS 115°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ayr Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YAYR
IATA Code: AYR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 41 ft MSL

Location

City: Ayr
Country: AU
Latitude: -19.595832°
Longitude: 147.324495°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,796 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,697 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Ayr Airport

Ayr Airport (YAYR/AYR) is located in Ayr, AU at an elevation of 41 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 11/29), with the longest at 4,796 feet.

Airport Overview

Ayr Airport serves Ayr in AU. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (01/19, 11/29) with asp and grs surfaces. The longest runway measures 4,796 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the CASA publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Australian AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from YAYR, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.