Dubbo City Regional Airport

YSDU / DBO

Dubbo, AU

Last Updated
Mar 14, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSDU 140830Z AUTO 13007KT 9999 // NCD 25/10 Q1022

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dubbo City Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 7 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating relatively dry 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 YSDU 140513Z 1406/1500 08014KT CAVOK FM141600 10008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z FM141600
+7h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SDU
05
23
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,604 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
77° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,501 ft 60 ft ASP 118°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YSDU

8,911 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.3%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
1.1%

Dubbo City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.1%
NE
6.2%
E
29.3%
SE
11.9%
S
10.5%
SW
10.4%
W
9.8%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.6°C
Range: 1°C to 45°C
1°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

January March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,911 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dubbo City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSDU
IATA Code: DBO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 935 ft MSL

Location

City: Dubbo
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.216702°
Longitude: 148.574997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,604 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,501 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dubbo City Regional Airport

Overview

Dubbo City Regional Airport serves central western New South Wales as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at coordinates -32.216702, 148.574997 and elevated at 935 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Dubbo metropolitan area and surrounding agricultural regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dubbo are predominantly VFR, with 94.5% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 10 knots, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 41°C and an average of 21.1°C. January, November, and December represent the most favorable VFR months with optimal flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways (05/23 and 11/29) are asphalted and provide excellent wind coverage, with 100% favorable wind alignments. The longer runway 05/23 measures 5,604 feet, while the secondary runway 11/29 is 3,501 feet long. Crosswind components are generally mild, averaging 6.3 knots on the primary runway and 5.8 knots on the secondary runway.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the east (90 degrees), with calm conditions occurring only 4% of the time. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, and fog is minimal at 1.1% of observations. The dual runway configuration provides flexibility for approaches and departures under various wind conditions.

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

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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.