Bathurst Island Airport

YBTI / BRT

Wurrumiyanga, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

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Currently using: YPDN
Weather Source: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN)
Distance: 42nm / 78km from YBTI

Current Weather

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Fresh 25 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
9 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR YPDN 041330Z AUTO 27009KT 9999 // FEW019 28/25 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,967 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YPDN 041121Z 0412/0518 27010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BECMG 0500/0501 26016KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM051100 24012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 INTER 0415/0505 27015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 0511/0513 27015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0513/0518 27020G30KT 1500 +SHRA BKN006 SCT015TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0515/0518 VRB25G40KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 260° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BTI
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
4,823 ft 98 ft ASP 150°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bathurst Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YBTI
IATA Code: BRT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Wurrumiyanga
Country: AU
Latitude: -11.764966°
Longitude: 130.615774°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,823 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bathurst Island Airport

Overview

Bathurst Island Airport serves the community of Wurrumiyanga, located in the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated at an elevation of 67 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Tiwi Islands region. The airport supports essential regional connectivity and community access in a remote geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's tropical location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of northern Australian coastal regions. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and rapid weather changes characteristic of the monsoon-influenced climate. The single runway (15/33) measuring 4,823 feet with an asphalted surface provides a substantial landing area for regional aircraft operations.

Notable Features

Bathurst Island's geographical position presents unique navigational considerations, with coastal terrain and potential maritime weather influences. The airport's coordinates (-11.764966, 130.615774) indicate its proximity to coastal environments, which can generate localized wind and visibility variations. The 15/33 runway orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios that pilots must carefully evaluate during approach and landing.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33's 4,823-foot length accommodates medium-sized regional aircraft with adequate margin for safe operations. Given the airport's tropical location, pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight weather assessments and be prepared for potential rapid meteorological changes. Standard instrument approach procedures and visual flight rules should be carefully reviewed prior to arrival at this remote island airport.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.