Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport

YPCC / CCK

West Island, CC

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPCC 050400Z AUTO 13006KT 9999 // SCT025 BKN032 29/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,510 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,210 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPCC 042307Z 0500/0600 14008KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPCC

8,534 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.7%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.7%

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 22°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
2.9%
E
28.7%
SE
51.3%
S
8.4%
SW
1.4%
W
1.3%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 22°C to 32°C
22°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,534 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.