Abrolhos Rat Island

YRAT

, AU

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Currently using: YGEL
Weather Source: Geraldton Airport (YGEL)
Distance: 49nm / 90km from YRAT

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:05Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3kt
70°
6 km
Visibility
3,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

YGEL 142005Z AUTO 07003KT 6000 SHRA FEW015 SCT029 BKN034 12/11 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
SCT 2,900ft AGL
BKN 3,400ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,516ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,916ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,416ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YGEL 141813Z 1418/1512 25012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT040 FM150200 22010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT040 FM150800 18008KT 9999 NSW SCT045 INTER 1418/1422 25015G25KT 5000 SHRA SCT012 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
02:00Z FM150200
+6h
VFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
08:00Z FM150800
+12h
MVFR 250° 15kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
RAT
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
 1,716 ft 0 ft gravel 180°
↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 2.8kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Abrolhos Rat Island - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YRAT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -28.719700°
Longitude: 113.784500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 1,716 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No

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About Abrolhos Rat Island

Abrolhos Rat Island (YRAT) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in , AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 16 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with gravel surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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