RAAF Base Curtin

YCIN / DCN

Derby, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YCIN 171330Z AUTO 28010KT 9999 // NCD 31/24 Q1001

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YCIN 171307Z 1714/1802 29007KT 9999 SCT015 FM180000 24009KT 9999 FEW025 PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1723 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT060CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z FM180000
+11h
VFR 240° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR VRB 20kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIN
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
10,003 ft 148 ft ASP 111°
↑ 9.8kt ↔ 1.7kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAAF Base Curtin - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YCIN
IATA Code: DCN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 300 ft MSL

Location

City: Derby
Country: AU
Latitude: -17.580458°
Longitude: 123.828449°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 10,003 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About RAAF Base Curtin

RAAF Base Curtin (YCIN/DCN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Derby, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 300 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) 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.