Cessnock Hospital Heliport

YXCK

Cessnock, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 20:30 UTC

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Currently using: YWLM
Weather Source: Newcastle Airport (YWLM)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from YXCK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:30Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YWLM 172030Z AUTO 12006KT 9999 // BKN017 BKN023 OVC028 21/19 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 280ft
BKN 1,700ft AGL
BKN 2,300ft AGL
OVC 2,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,980ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,580ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,080ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YWLM 171958Z 1719/1818 10014KT 7000 -SHRA SCT008 BKN016 FM172300 14015G25KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 BKN016 FM180600 12014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 FM181000 13008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 TEMPO 1719/1806 10025G35KT 2000 SHRA BKN006 SCT020TCU INTER 1806/1818 11015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN015 PROB30 TEMPO 1719/1804 VRB30G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN005 SCT025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 14kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Rain
23:00Z FM172300
+3h
MVFR 140° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Rain
06:00Z FM180600
+10h
VFR 120° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XCK
H1
- ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ H1/-
Active: -
0 ft 0 ft GRS
↓ 3.0kt ↔ 5.2kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cessnock Hospital Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YXCK
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 280 ft MSL

Location

City: Cessnock
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.826884°
Longitude: 151.348053°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway H1/-
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Cessnock Hospital Heliport

Cessnock Hospital Heliport (YXCK) is a helicopter landing facility located in Cessnock, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 280 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (H1/-) with GRS surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.