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Sunshine Coast Airport

YBSU / MCY

Maroochydore, AU

Last Updated

Jan 17, 17:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

17:30Z

☀️ Day

MVFR

Flight Rules

24°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 23°C

3kt

250°

10+ km

Visibility

1,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YBSU 171730Z AUTO 25003KT 9999 // OVC010 OVC017 24/23 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 15ft

OVC 1,000ft AGL

OVC 1,700ft AGL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

1,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,015ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

1,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,715ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF YBSU 171711Z 1718/1818 VRB03KT 9999 BKN008 FM172200 12005KT 9999 SCT015 BKN020 FM180000 09012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 FM180900 14010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 INTER 1718/1721 3000 SHRA BKN004 FEW040TCU INTER 1721/1812 3000 SHRA BKN010

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

17:54Z BASE

+0h

IFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 800ft

22:00Z FM172200

+5h

MVFR 120° 5kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,000ft

00:00Z FM180000

+7h

VFR 90° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

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BSU

18 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
13/31	9,186 ft	148 ft	ASPH	142°	↓ 0.9kt • ↔ 2.9kt 108° angle
✈️ 18/36 Active: 18	5,896 ft	98 ft	ASP	194°	↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 2.8kt 70° 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.