Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

YPDN / DRW

Darwin, AU

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

YPDN 141400Z AUTO 31009KT 9999 // NCD 27/24 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPDN 141107Z 1412/1518 VRB03KT 9999 FEW020 FM141800 05005KT 9999 SCT015 FM142300 10008KT 9999 FEW025 FM150300 36012KT CAVOK FM150900 28007KT CAVOK FM151400 02005KT 9999 SCT015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z FM141800
+4h
VFR 50° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z FM142300
+9h
VFR 100° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
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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°
↑ 8.5kt • ↔ 3.1kt
20° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 98 ft ASP 180°
↓ 5.8kt • ↔ 6.9kt
130° 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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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.

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