Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport

YPKG / KGI

Broadwood, AU

Last Updated
Jul 28, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPKG 281130Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // NCD 07/04 Q1029

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPKG 281115Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT CAVOK FM281800 10005KT CAVOK BECMG 2900/2902 05008KT 9999 SCT045 FM291000 09005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z FM281800
+6h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
00:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKG
11
29
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 110°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
110° angle
18/36 3,936 ft 59 ft ASP 185°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
175° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPKG

15,630 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.7%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
1.4%

Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.3%
N
11%
S
11.9%
W
8.5%
NE
10.2%
NW
5.4%
SE
22.8%
SW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: 2°C to 44°C
2°C 44°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 15,630 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPKG
IATA Code: KGI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,203 ft MSL

Location

City: Broadwood
Country: AU
Latitude: -30.791543°
Longitude: 121.464586°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 3,936 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport

Overview

Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport serves the mining region of Western Australia, located in the arid interior of the state. Situated at an elevation of 1203 ft MSL near the city of Kalgoorlie, this medium-sized airport supports regional and resource industry aviation operations in a remote area of Western Australia.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences highly consistent VFR conditions, with 96.3% of observations presenting clear flying weather. Prevailing winds from the southeast at 135° average 10 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 4°C to 44°C, with an average of 22.3°C, requiring careful preflight planning for aircraft performance.

Notable Features

Both runways (11/29 and 18/36) are constructed with asphalt surfaces, providing flexible operational capabilities. The airport's location in the interior of Western Australia means pilots should anticipate arid terrain characteristics and potential thermal turbulence during warmer months. The wide temperature range suggests potential density altitude considerations during summer operations.

Approach Considerations

Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (5.4kt on 11/29, 6.9kt on 18/36). January, December, and October represent the most consistently favorable flying months, with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and virtually no instances of reduced visual conditions.

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.