Yap International Airport

PTYA / YAP

Yap Island, FM

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:51 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:51Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5kt
Variable
12 SM
Visibility
30,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.76
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PTYA 160451Z VRB05KT 12SM FEW016TCU SCT130 BKN300 30/25 A2976 RMK TCU OHD AND NE-E SLP078 T03030249

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 91ft
FEW 1,600ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 13,000ft AGL
BKN 30,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,691ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,091ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,091ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.76 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.67 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (91 ft)
Pressure Alt
251 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,073 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PTYA 152328Z 1600/1624 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT016 SCT130 TEMPO 1600/1604 2SM TSRA BKN026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TYA
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 72° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Yap International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PTYA
IATA Code: YAP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 91 ft MSL

Location

City: Yap Island
Country: FM
Latitude: 9.498910°
Longitude: 138.082993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Yap International Airport

Yap International Airport (PTYA/YAP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Yap Island, FM. The facility operates at an elevation of 91 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with ASP 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.