Gladstone Airport

YGLA / GLT

Gladstone, AU

Last Updated
Feb 14, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YGLA 141100Z AUTO 16007KT 9999 // FEW100 23/19 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 64 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,064 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YGLA 140507Z 1406/1418 10012KT 9999 SCT025 FM140900 14010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN025 FM141200 15008KT 9999 -SHRA FEW008 BKN012 TEMPO 1407/1418 5000 RA BKN010 INTER 1412/1418 3000 SHRA BKN008 SCT030TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z FM141200
+1h
IFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLA
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,364 ft 98 ft ASP 110°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YGLA

7,627 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
19%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0.6%

Gladstone Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
15.9%
E
23.2%
SE
15.8%
S
12.8%
SW
8.1%
W
2.2%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,627 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gladstone Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YGLA
IATA Code: GLT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 64 ft MSL

Location

City: Gladstone
Country: AU
Latitude: -23.869763°
Longitude: 151.225439°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,364 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gladstone Airport

Overview

Gladstone Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Queensland, Australia, situated at coordinates -23.869763, 151.225439 with an elevation of 64 feet MSL. The airport supports regional aviation operations with its primary runway 10/28, which measures 5,364 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Gladstone Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 77.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The prevailing wind from the east (90°) averages 8 knots, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 37°C and an average of 25.1°C. September, November, and December represent the most consistently good VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 10/28 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4.7 knots. Meteorological data indicates extremely reliable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent easterly winds when approaching Gladstone Airport, with wind variability typically modest at an average of 8 knots and maximum recorded speeds of 33 knots. The runway's orientation and local wind patterns suggest runway 10 or 28 will generally provide straightforward approach and landing opportunities across most meteorological conditions.

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.