Tindal Airport

YPTN / KTR

, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:08Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
09:08Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
8 kt
210°
6 km
Visibility
5,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YPTN 050908Z AUTO 21008KT 6000 -RA FEW036 BKN052 OVC069 24/24 Q1001 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 443 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL
BKN 5,200 ft AGL
OVC 6,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,043 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,643 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,343 ft AMSL
QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (443 ft)
Pressure Alt
811 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,997 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD YPTN 050810Z 0508/0606 22014KT 9999 -RA BKN020 FM051200 24010KT 6000 RA BKN006 BECMG 0603/0604 25008KT 8000 RA BKN014 TEMPO 0508/0511 VRB20G30KT 0500 +TSRA BKN003 SCT015CB TEMPO 0511/0512 1500 +SHRA BKN006 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0512/0606 1500 +RA BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain
12:00Z FM051200
+3h
IFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Rain
11:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Heavy Showers Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Heavy Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTN
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,003 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPTN

9,108 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
3.9%

Tindal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 41°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
6%
E
11%
SE
9.7%
S
4.5%
SW
4.4%
W
14%
NW
26.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 16°C to 41°C
16°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,108 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tindal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPTN
IATA Code: KTR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 443 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -14.521100°
Longitude: 132.378006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tindal Airport

Overview

Tindal Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northern Australia, serving the Katherine region in the Northern Territory. Positioned at an elevation of 443 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote area with coordinates at -14.521100, 132.378006.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tindal are predominantly VFR, with 85.4% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The prevailing northwest wind at 315° averages 6.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 41°C and an average of 28.9°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 14/32 measuring 9,003 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind data indicates 100% runway favorability, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 5.7% of the time, providing relatively stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers excellent wind alignment, with prevailing northwest winds providing minimal crosswind challenges. The extensive 9,003-foot runway length accommodates a wide range of aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate warm temperatures and generally stable visual meteorological conditions, especially during the recommended VFR months of September, October, and November.

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.