Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport

YBLN / BQB

Busselton, AU

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBLN 131130Z AUTO 18010KT 9999 // FEW048 19/15 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 55 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,855 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 10 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 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 YBLN 131125Z 1312/1412 18010KT CAVOK FM131400 14008KT CAVOK FM132200 14005KT 9999 SCT008 FM140100 13008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
14:00Z FM131400
+2h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z FM132200
+10h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BLN
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
8,071 ft 148 ft ASP 26°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - YBLN

9,761 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
1.1%

Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
1.9%
E
16.1%
SE
21.6%
S
31%
SW
9%
W
8.2%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.6°C
Range: 5°C to 39°C
5°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

April January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,761 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBLN
IATA Code: BQB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 55 ft MSL

Location

City: Busselton
Country: AU
Latitude: -33.688423°
Longitude: 115.401596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,071 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport

Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (YBLN/BQB) is located in Busselton, AU at an elevation of 55 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 8,071 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 9,761 weather observations, YBLN experiences excellent VFR conditions 90.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at YBLN come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 18.6°C (65°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.14 inHg (339-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,761 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.