Gove Airport

YPGV / GOV

Nhulunbuy, AU

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPGV 071700Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // NCD 25/24 Q1009

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPGV 071206Z 0714/0802 VRB04KT 9999 SCT015 FM080000 01006KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0717/0800 9999 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z FM080000
+7h
VFR 10° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PGV
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 7,244 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPGV

7,212 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.7%

Gove Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 11%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
9%
E
16.7%
SE
9.4%
S
5.1%
SW
2.2%
W
11%
NW
24.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,212 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gove Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPGV
IATA Code: GOV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 192 ft MSL

Location

City: Nhulunbuy
Country: AU
Latitude: -12.269400°
Longitude: 136.817993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,244 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Gove Airport

Overview

Gove Airport serves the remote community of Nhulunbuy in Northern Australia, located in the Northern Territory. As a medium-sized airport with a single 7,244-foot asphalted runway, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated region, supporting regional and resource industry aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly consistent VFR conditions, with 82.4% of observations showing clear flying weather. The airport experiences predominantly northwest winds averaging 7.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 36°C and an average of 27.5°C. September through November offer the most stable and favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at 192 feet above mean sea level, Gove Airport is positioned in a coastal region with potential for rapid weather transitions typical of northern Australian environments. The airport's elevation and geographic location suggest potential for thermal variations and localized wind patterns, particularly during seasonal transitions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a modest average crosswind of 3.6 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind characteristics that generally support straightforward approach and landing procedures, with minimal wind-related complications during most operational periods.

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.