Alice Springs Airport

YBAS / ASP

Alice Springs, AU

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
12kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
10,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBAS 022330Z AUTO 15012KT 9999 // SCT028 BKN105 18/12 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,789ft
SCT 2,800ft AGL
BKN 10,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,589ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,289ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBAS 022305Z 0300/0400 16012KT CAVOK FM031500 29005KT CAVOK FM032300 13008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 12kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAS
12
30
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 7,999 ft 148 ft ASP 120°
↑ 10.4kt ↔ 6.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,717 ft 60 ft ASP 178°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 4.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alice Springs Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBAS
IATA Code: ASP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Alice Springs
Country: AU
Latitude: -23.806588°
Longitude: 133.903427°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,999 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,717 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Alice Springs Airport

Alice Springs Airport (YBAS/ASP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Alice Springs, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,789 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12/30, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.