Ballidu Airport

YBIU

, AU

Last Updated
May 15, 18:30Z

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Currently using: YPEA
Weather Source: RAAF Base Pearce (YPEA)
Distance: 76nm / 140km from YBIU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
18:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPEA 151830Z AUTO 02002KT 9999 // FEW045 09/07 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 995 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,495 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ballidu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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 18 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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 YPEA 151720Z 1518/1612 05005KT 9999 BKN045 FM160300 34005KT 9999 BKN045 FM160500 24008KT CAVOK FM161100 14006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
03:00Z FM160300
+9h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
05:00Z FM160500
+11h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BIU
06 ✈️
24
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
2,690 ft 0 ft X
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
2,493 ft 0 ft X
0.3 kt 2.0 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ballidu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBIU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 995 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -30.592693°
Longitude: 116.779288°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,690 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: X
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 2,493 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: X
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Ballidu Airport

Ballidu Airport (YBIU) is located in , AU at an elevation of 995 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 12/30), with the longest at 2,690 feet.

Airport Overview

Ballidu Airport serves 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 (06/24, 12/30) with x surface. The longest runway measures 2,690 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 YBIU, 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.