Ayr Airport

YAYR / AYR

Ayr, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
12 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBTL 051300Z AUTO 17012KT 9999 // BKN038 OVC058 27/20 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41 ft
BKN 3,800 ft AGL
OVC 5,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,841 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,841 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YBTL 051232Z 0512/0612 13014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 FM051400 15015G25KT 9999 -SHRA SCT014 BKN025 FM060100 07020G30KT 8000 -SHRA SCT018 BKN025 FM061000 04012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN022 INTER 0513/0515 14015G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN017 SCT025TCU TEMPO 0515/0601 15018G28KT 1000 +SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0601/0612 07020G30KT 2000 SHRA BKN010 SCT025TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0517/0521 VRB25G35KT 0500 TSRA BKN005 SCT020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0602/0612 VRB25G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN005 SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
14:00Z FM051400
+1h
MVFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
01:00Z FM060100
+12h
MVFR 70° 20 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR 150° 18 kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Heavy Showers Rain

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
Active: 19
 4,796 ft 98 ft ASP 22°
↑ 11.3 kt • ↔ 4.1 kt
20° angle
11/29 3,697 ft 98 ft GRS 115°
↑ 6.9 kt • ↔ 9.8 kt
55° 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
170°@12kt
Density Alt
41ft, 27°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YBTL VFR
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
38nm
70km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at YAYR

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Crosswind Landing Techniques
Handle 12kt winds safely
Current winds: 12 knots
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for hot weather ops
Temp: 27°C
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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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.