Camden Airport

YSCN / CDU

Cobbitty, AU

Last Updated
May 14, 19:00Z

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Currently using: YSSY
Weather Source: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from YSCN

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSSY 141900Z AUTO 33006KT 9999 -SHRA FEW025 BKN044 BKN062 15/15 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 230 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,730 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,630 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,430 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Camden Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 AMD YSSY 141730Z 1418/1600 32008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT001 SCT015 BKN030 BECMG 1420/1422 28008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 FM150000 14010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 FM150900 24005KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 FM151200 32008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 INTER 1418/1421 3000 SHRA BKN008 FEW020TCU TEMPO 1421/1505 3000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 1505/1513 3000 SHRA BKN008 FEW020TCU INTER 1513/1600 5000 SHRA SCT008 BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM150000
+5h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
21:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SCN
06
24
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 4,804 ft 98 ft ASP 65°
0.5 kt 6.0 kt
95° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,372 ft 98 ft GRS 111°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Camden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSCN
IATA Code: CDU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 230 ft MSL

Location

City: Cobbitty
Country: AU
Latitude: -34.038338°
Longitude: 150.686406°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,804 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,372 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Camden Airport

Overview

Camden Airport is located in Cobbitty, Australia, serving as a medium-sized airport situated at 230 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates -34.038338, 150.686406, the airport provides important aviation infrastructure for the southwestern Sydney region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 230 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-lying terrain environment typical of the Sydney basin. Pilots should anticipate local meteorological conditions that can vary with seasonal changes, potentially affecting visibility and wind patterns across the two available runways.

Notable Features

Camden Airport features two distinct runways: a 4,804-foot asphalted runway (06/24) and a shorter 2,372-foot grass runway (10/28). The presence of both paved and grass surfaces offers operational flexibility for different aircraft types and weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential wind variability, with 06/24 and 10/28 providing alternative approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should carefully assess runway surface conditions, particularly when utilizing the grass runway (10/28), which may have different performance characteristics compared to the main asphalted runway.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.