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Sunshine Coast Airport

YBSU / MCY

Maroochydore, AU

Last Updated

Nov 3, 14:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

14:30Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

24°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 22°C

6kt

340°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,009

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBSU 031430Z AUTO 34006KT 9999 // FEW105 SCT125 24/22 Q1009 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 15ft

FEW 10,500ft AGL

SCT 12,500ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

10,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

10,515ft AMSL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

12,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

12,515ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,009 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,009 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (15 ft)

Pressure Alt

139 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,223 ft

ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF YBSU 031132Z 0312/0412 34012KT 9999 SCT015 FM031400 32010KT 9999 -RA SCT015 FM032100 29010KT 9999 -RA FEW030 FM040200 06012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM040800 33010KT 9999 NSW SCT025 INTER 0318/0403 5000 SHRA SCT010 FEW045TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0316 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

15:13Z BASE

+0h

VFR 340° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

21:00Z FM032100

+6h

VFR 290° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Rain

02:00Z FM040200

+11h

VFR 60° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

↑

BSU

31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 13/31 Active: 31	9,186 ft	148 ft	ASPH	142°	↑ 5.2kt • ↔ 3.0kt 30° angle
18/36	5,896 ft	98 ft	ASP	194°	↓ 5.0kt • ↔ 3.4kt 146° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sunshine Coast Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBSU

IATA Code: MCY

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Maroochydore

Country: AU

Latitude: -26.593324°

Longitude: 153.083190°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 13/31

Length: 9,186 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASPH

ILS: No

Runway 18/36

Length: 5,896 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/MCY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Maroochydore, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (13/31, 18/36) with ASPH and ASP surfaces . 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.