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Sunshine Coast Airport

YBSU / MCY

Maroochydore, AU

Last Updated

Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

08:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

25°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 22°C

16kt

20°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBSU 030800Z AUTO 02016KT 9999 // NCD 25/22 Q1007

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF AMD YBSU 030508Z 0306/0406 02016G26KT 9999 FEW030 FM030900 34012KT 9999 SCT015 FM031400 32010KT 9999 -RA SCT015 FM032100 29010KT 9999 -RA FEW030 FM040200 06012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 INTER 0318/0403 5000 SHRA SCT010 FEW045TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0316 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:29Z BASE

+0h

VFR 20° 16kt

Visibility: 10+ km

09:00Z FM030900

+1h

VFR 340° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

14:00Z FM031400

+6h

VFR 320° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Rain

10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+2h

LIFR VRB 25kt

Visibility: 1 km

Ceiling: 1,000ft

Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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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°	↓ 8.5kt • ↔ 13.6kt 122° angle
✈️ 18/36 Active: 36	5,896 ft	98 ft	ASP	194°	↑ 15.0kt • ↔ 5.5kt 20° 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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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.