Bacchus Marsh Airport

YBSS

Bacchus Marsh, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

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Distance: 19nm / 34km from YBSS

Current Weather

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Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
7 kt
190°
10+ km
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METAR YMAV 041030Z AUTO 19007KT 9999 // SCT016 16/13 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 520 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,120 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YMAV 040526Z 0406/0506 17012KT 9999 SCT030 FM040900 17008KT 9999 SCT016 FM041300 29005KT 9999 SCT015 FM050000 26008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z FM041300
+3h
VFR 290° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

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BSS
01
19 ✈️
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,098 ft 82 ft B
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,000 ft 82 ft B
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bacchus Marsh Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBSS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 520 ft MSL

Location

City: Bacchus Marsh
Country: AU
Latitude: -37.733333°
Longitude: 144.421667°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,098 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: B
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: B
ILS: No

About Bacchus Marsh Airport

Bacchus Marsh Airport (YBSS) is located in Bacchus Marsh, AU at an elevation of 520 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 09/27), with the longest at 5,098 feet.

Airport Overview

Bacchus Marsh Airport serves Bacchus Marsh 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, 09/27) with b surface. The longest runway measures 5,098 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional 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 YBSS, 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.