Woomera Airfield

YPWR / UMR

Woomera, AU

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPWR 131130Z AUTO 17007KT 9999 // NCD 16/08 Q1025

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 7 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 18 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 YPWR 130521Z 1306/1400 16008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PWR
12
30
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,295 ft 98 ft GVL 125°
4.9 kt 4.9 kt
45° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,782 ft 148 ft ASP 186°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPWR

10,067 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.3%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.6%

Woomera Airfield enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 49°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
6.1%
E
11%
SE
22.6%
S
26.7%
SW
13.5%
W
6.3%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.2°C
Range: 7°C to 49°C
7°C 49°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,067 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Woomera Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPWR
IATA Code: UMR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 548 ft MSL

Location

City: Woomera
Country: AU
Latitude: -31.144199°
Longitude: 136.817001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,295 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,782 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Woomera Airfield

Woomera Airfield (YPWR/UMR) is located in Woomera, AU at an elevation of 548 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 18/36), with the longest at 7,782 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 10,067 weather observations, YPWR experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at YPWR come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 11.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, January, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 7°C (45°F) to 49°C (120°F), averaging 24.2°C (76°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.01 to 10.17 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,067 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.