Forrest Airport

YFRT / FOS

, AU

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YFRT 170600Z AUTO 15010KT 9999 // NCD 27/08 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YFRT 170110Z 1702/1714 16012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:10Z BASE
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VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRT
09
27
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,426 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
5.6 kt 8.3 kt
56° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,984 ft 148 ft ASP 180°
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 - YFRT

7,529 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.9%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Forrest Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 12.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 12.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
6.3%
E
16.5%
SE
31.9%
S
24.9%
SW
6.9%
W
5.4%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 3°C to 45°C
3°C 45°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,529 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Forrest Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YFRT
IATA Code: FOS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 511 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -30.836620°
Longitude: 128.112811°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,426 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,984 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Forrest Airport

Overview

Forrest Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Australia, situated at coordinates -30.836620, 128.112811 with an elevation of 511 feet mean sea level. The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 09/27 measuring 4,426 feet and Runway 18/36 measuring 4,984 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Forrest Airport are predominantly VFR, with 92.5% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 12.2 knots, with temperatures ranging from 3°C to 45°C and an average of 20.3°C. September through November offer the most stable VFR flying conditions, with minimal instances of low visibility or instrument meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location suggests an inland Australian setting with minimal terrain complications. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with moderate average crosswind components of 8.3 knots for Runway 09/27 and 7.2 knots for Runway 18/36. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare fog occurrences.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable wind patterns from the southeast, allowing comfortable approaches on either runway with minimal wind-related challenges. The substantial runway lengths of 4,426 and 4,984 feet provide ample landing and takeoff options for most medium-sized aircraft. Wind data indicates consistent directional stability, which supports reliable navigation and approach planning throughout the year.

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.

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.