Ayers Rock Connellan Airport

YAYE / AYQ

Yulara, AU

Last Updated
Jul 15, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YAYE 151930Z AUTO 10009KT 9999 // NCD 09/05 Q1031

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 9 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AYE
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
8,527 ft 98 ft ASP 130°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YAYE

398 observations | Jul 2026 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.4%
MVFR
5%
IFR
2%
LIFR
3.5%

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 22°C with an average of 12.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
28.9%
N
3.3%
S
28.1%
W
4.8%
NE
2.8%
NW
4.8%
SE
18.1%
SW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: 5°C to 22°C
5°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 398 METAR observations (Jul 2026 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YAYE
IATA Code: AYQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,626 ft MSL

Location

City: Yulara
Country: AU
Latitude: -25.185913°
Longitude: 130.977030°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,527 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ayers Rock Connellan Airport

Overview

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport serves the Yulara community and tourism region near Uluru in central Australia. Located at 1,626 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical access to one of Australia's most remote and iconic destinations, supporting tourism and regional transportation in the Northern Territory.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical central Australian desert climate conditions with significant temperature variations between day and night. Elevation at 1,626 ft MSL and geographic location suggest potential for thermal turbulence and rapid temperature changes that could impact aircraft performance and approach characteristics.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 measuring 8,527 feet in length is constructed with asphalt surface, providing substantial landing and takeoff capacity for medium-sized aircraft. The airport's isolated location in the Australian interior means pilots should anticipate limited immediate diversionary options and prepare accordingly for potential challenging environmental conditions.

Approach Considerations

With a single runway oriented 13/31, pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway alignment during approach and landing. The substantial runway length of 8,527 feet provides significant margin for safe operations, but the desert environment requires careful performance calculations and attention to ambient temperature effects on aircraft capabilities.

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.