Garden Point Airport

YGPT / GPN

Pirlangimpi, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

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Currently using: YPDN
Weather Source: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN)
Distance: 67nm / 123km from YGPT

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
21:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
15 kt
250° G25 kt
1 km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPDN 042100Z AUTO 25015G25KT 1000 +SHRA FEW006 BKN018 OVC028 24/23 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
690 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,890 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,890 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPDN 042001Z 0421/0600 26010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BECMG 0500/0501 26017KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM051100 24012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 INTER 0421/0505 27015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 0511/0513 26015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0513/0600 26020G30KT 1500 +SHRA BKN006 SCT015TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0515/0600 VRB25G40KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 260° 17 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GPT
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 4,314 ft 98 ft COP 46°
↑ 13.0 kt • ↔ 7.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Garden Point Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YGPT
IATA Code: GPN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Pirlangimpi
Country: AU
Latitude: -11.399686°
Longitude: 130.425568°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,314 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: COP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
250°@15kt
Density Alt
90ft, 24°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YSNB N/A
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13nm
24km
YBTI N/A
Bathurst Island Airport
25nm
46km
YPDN LIFR
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
67nm
123km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Garden Point Airport

Overview

Garden Point Airport serves the remote community of Pirlangimpi on the Tiwi Islands in Australia's Northern Territory. Located at coordinates -11.399686, 130.425568, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, connecting the isolated community to broader Australian aviation networks.

Flying Conditions

Being situated in tropical northern Australia, Garden Point Airport experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of the region. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging conditions during the wet season, with higher humidity, potential thunderstorm activity, and reduced visibility that can impact flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport sits at an elevation of 90 feet above mean sea level, with a single runway (04/22) measuring 4,314 feet long and categorized as a COP (Condition of Pavement) surface. Its geographic position on the Tiwi Islands presents unique navigational considerations, with surrounding terrain and coastal influences potentially affecting local wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 provides the primary approach avenue, with its orientation suggesting potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing meteorological conditions. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway length when planning arrivals and departures, ensuring adequate performance margins for the airport's specific environmental context.

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.

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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.