Port Macquarie Airport

YPMQ / PQQ

Port Macquarie, AU

Last Updated
Mar 6, 14:00Z

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Currently using: YCFS
Weather Source: Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS)
Distance: 68nm / 126km from YPMQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YCFS 061400Z AUTO 01005KT 9999 // SCT018 BKN026 OVC034 24/23 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
OVC 3,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,812 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,612 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,412 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YCFS 061117Z 0612/0712 02008KT 9999 FEW013 BKN020 FM061500 32005KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020 FM070000 06012KT 9999 SCT025 FM071000 33007KT 9999 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
15:00Z FM061500
+1h
MVFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z FM070000
+10h
VFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMQ
03 ✈️
21
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,203 ft 98 ft ASP 30°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
10/28 2,283 ft 60 ft GRS 114°
1.2 kt 4.9 kt
104° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Port Macquarie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPMQ
IATA Code: PQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Macquarie
Country: AU
Latitude: -31.435801°
Longitude: 152.863007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,203 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,283 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Port Macquarie Airport

Overview

Port Macquarie Airport serves the coastal city of Port Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, situated at an elevation of 12 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the regional area, supporting both general aviation and commercial passenger services.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -31.435801, 152.863007, the airport experiences coastal weather patterns typical of the New South Wales mid-north coast. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime influences that can generate variable wind conditions, particularly around the two distinctly different runway configurations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with significantly different characteristics: Runway 03/21 is a 5,203-foot asphalted surface, while Runway 10/28 is a shorter 2,283-foot grass runway. These diverse runway options provide pilots with operational flexibility based on wind direction and aircraft performance requirements.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's coastal positioning and the two available runway options. The longer asphalt Runway 03/21 will likely be the primary choice for most aircraft, offering substantially more landing and takeoff distance compared to the shorter grass Runway 10/28.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.