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Sunshine Coast Airport

YBSU / MCY

Maroochydore, AU

Last Updated

Sep 16, 04:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

04:30Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

24°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 17°C

14kt

40°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBSU 160430Z AUTO 04014KT 9999 // FEW028 24/17 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 15ft

FEW 2,800ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

2,800ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,815ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBSU 152321Z 1600/1700 11008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM160200 03012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN035 FM160900 36008KT 9999 NSW SCT025 FM161500 33008KT 9999 BKN020 FM162300 36010KT 9999 SCT025

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:05Z BASE

+0h

VFR 110° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Showers Rain

09:00Z FM160900

+4h

VFR 360° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

15:00Z FM161500

+10h

MVFR 330° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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BSU

36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
13/31	9,186 ft	148 ft	ASPH	142°	↓ 2.9kt • ↔ 13.7kt 102° angle
✈️ 18/36 Active: 36	5,896 ft	98 ft	ASP	194°	↑ 10.7kt • ↔ 9.0kt 40° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sunshine Coast Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBSU

IATA Code: MCY

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Maroochydore

Country: AU

Latitude: -26.593324°

Longitude: 153.083190°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 13/31

Length: 9,186 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASPH

ILS: No

Runway 18/36

Length: 5,896 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

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About Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/MCY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Maroochydore, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (13/31, 18/36) with ASPH and ASP surfaces . 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.