Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

YPDN / DRW

Darwin, AU

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
7kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPDN 022330Z 24007KT 9999 FEW025 32/25 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 103ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,603ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPDN 022326Z 0300/0406 27008KT 9999 SCT025 FM030100 30012KT 9999 SCT030 FM031200 26004KT 9999 FEW020 FM040200 32012KT 9999 SCT030 PROB40 TEMPO 0302/0309 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0404/0406 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z FM030100
+1h
VFR 300° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z FM031200
+12h
VFR 260° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR VRB 20kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PDN
11
29 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
11,004 ft 197 ft ASP 109°
↑ 4.5kt ↔ 5.4kt
50° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 98 ft ASP 180°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 6.1kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPDN
IATA Code: DRW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 103 ft MSL

Location

City: Darwin
Country: AU
Latitude: -12.414970°
Longitude: 130.881850°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,004 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN/DRW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Darwin, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 103 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (11/29, 18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.