Abrolhos Rat Island

YRAT

, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

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

Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
19 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
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Raw METAR

METAR YGEL 050200Z AUTO 07019KT 9999 // NCD 38/02 Q1009

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YGEL 050044Z 0500/0518 04014KT CAVOK FM050600 20014KT CAVOK FM051300 16008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z FM050600
+4h
VFR 200° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z FM051300
+11h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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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°
6.5 kt 17.9 kt
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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Abrolhos Rat Island

Abrolhos Rat Island (YRAT) is located in , AU at an elevation of 16 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 1,716 feet.

Airport Overview

Abrolhos Rat Island serves in AU. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with gravel surface. The longest runway measures 1,716 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the CASA publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Australian AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from YRAT, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.