Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site

YXGC

Gloucester, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:19 UTC

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Currently using: YWLM
Weather Source: Newcastle Airport (YWLM)
Distance: 47nm / 88km from YXGC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:19Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
11kt
110°
4.2 km
Visibility
5,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YWLM 171319Z AUTO 11011KT 4200 VCTS -RA FEW024 SCT044 BKN053 19/17 Q1010 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 360ft
FEW 2,400ft AGL
SCT 4,400ft AGL
BKN 5,300ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,760ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,760ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,660ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (360 ft)
Pressure Alt
455 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,021 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD YWLM 171237Z 1712/1812 12010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT008 BKN015 BECMG 1723/1800 14012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 BKN016 FM180600 13014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 FM181000 15008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 TEMPO 1712/1722 VRB30G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN005 SCT025CB TEMPO 1722/1806 15020G30KT 2000 SHRA BKN006 SCT020TCU INTER 1806/1812 13015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN015 PROB30 TEMPO 1722/1806 VRB30G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN005 SCT025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Showers Rain
23:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 140° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Rain
22:00Z TEMPO
+9h
LIFR 130° 15kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Showers Rain, Showers Rain
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
LIFR VRB 30kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 500ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
XGC
H1
- ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ H1/-
Active: -
 0 ft 0 ft GRS 0°
↓ 3.8kt • ↔ 10.3kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YXGC
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 360 ft MSL

Location

City: Gloucester
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.014833°
Longitude: 151.960000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

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

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About Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site

Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site (YXGC) is a helicopter landing facility located in Gloucester, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 360 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.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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