Bacchus Marsh Airport

YBSS

Bacchus Marsh, AU

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:30 UTC

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Currently using: YMAV
Weather Source: Avalon Airport (YMAV)
Distance: 19nm / 34km from YBSS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
17kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YMAV 041030Z AUTO 30017KT 9999 // SCT020 BKN034 BKN043 11/08 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 520ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
BKN 3,400ft AGL
BKN 4,300ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,520ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,920ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,820ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YMAV 040514Z 0406/0506 30018G28KT 9999 -SHRA SCT045 FM040900 28015G25KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 FM041500 28012KT 9999 NSW SCT020 FM042200 28015G28KT 9999 SCT040 INTER 0412/0414 4000 SHRA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z FM041500
+4h
VFR 280° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z FM042200
+11h
IFR 280° 15kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BSS
01 ✈️
19
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,098 ft 82 ft B
↑ 5.8kt ↔ 16.0kt
70° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,000 ft 82 ft B
↓ 14.7kt ↔ 8.5kt
150° 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

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About Bacchus Marsh Airport

Bacchus Marsh Airport (YBSS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Bacchus Marsh, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 520 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 09/27) with B 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.