Tindal Airport

YPTN / KTR

, AU

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

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Fresh 15 min ago
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☀️ 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 YPTN 071600Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // NCD 25/24 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YPTN 071101Z 0711/0812 VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 FM080100 27005KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 TEMPO 0715/0800 9999 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0711/0720 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0805/0812 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z FM080100
+9h
VFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTN
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 9,003 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPTN

7,520 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
4.2%

Tindal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 41°C with an average of 28.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18%
NE
6.8%
E
12.9%
SE
11.3%
S
4.9%
SW
4.1%
W
12.6%
NW
24.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.6°C
Range: 16°C to 41°C
16°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,520 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.