Ballidu Airport

YBIU

, AU

Last Updated
Jul 4, 05:30Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
05:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
5,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPEA 040530Z AUTO 01010KT 9999 // BKN057 18/07 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 995 ft
BKN 5,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,695 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ballidu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 10 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5700 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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.

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 032307Z 0400/0418 08013KT CAVOK FM040300 03010KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 13 kt
Visibility: >10km

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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
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
2,493 ft 0 ft X
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
110° 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.