Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport

YPCC / CCK

West Island, CC

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
12 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPCC 141030Z AUTO 15012KT 9999 // FEW053 28/24 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 5,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,310 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPCC 140511Z 1406/1506 12012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT018 TEMPO 1406/1506 1000 +SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1414/1506 VRB20G35KT 0500 +TSRA BKN004 SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
LIFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PCC
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,999 ft 148 ft ASP 149°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPCC

7,594 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
20%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 11.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 22°C to 31°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
2.8%
E
28.9%
SE
51.6%
S
8.2%
SW
1.4%
W
1.3%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 22°C to 31°C
22°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,594 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPCC
IATA Code: CCK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: West Island
Country: CC
Latitude: -12.191340°
Longitude: 96.833696°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,999 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport

Overview

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport serves the remote Australian external territory located in the Indian Ocean. Situated on West Island, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the isolated island community, connecting it to mainland Australia and regional destinations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 75.6% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Prevailing southeast winds at an average of 11.5 knots create stable approach conditions, with temperature ranges between 22°C and 31°C supporting consistent operational parameters. November, January, and September offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at a low elevation of 10 feet mean sea level, the airport presents minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. The single runway 15/33 spans 7,999 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial landing infrastructure for medium-sized aircraft. Wind conditions demonstrate a highly predictable southeast pattern, with 100% runway alignment favorable and an average crosswind of just 5.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions from 135 degrees, with maximum recorded winds of 42 knots. The runway's orientation and length provide flexibility for approaches, with extremely low instances of adverse weather (IFR conditions occur in only 2.8% of observations). Excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles further enhances approach predictability and safety.

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.