Geraldton Airport

YGEL / GET

Moonyoonooka, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
20 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YGEL 050700Z AUTO 18020KT 9999 // NCD 35/13 Q1006

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YGEL 050520Z 0506/0600 20014KT CAVOK FM051300 16008KT CAVOK FM052300 07014KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z FM051300
+6h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GEL
03
21 ✈️
08
26
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,838 ft 148 ft ASP 18°
17.3 kt 10.0 kt
30° angle
08/26 2,953 ft 59 ft GVL 80°
3.5 kt 19.7 kt
100° angle
14/32 2,769 ft 59 ft ASP 143°
16.0 kt 12.0 kt
37° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YGEL

8,626 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.8%

Geraldton Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 46°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
6.6%
E
6.3%
SE
19.3%
S
47%
SW
8.5%
W
4.3%
NW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.8°C
Range: 5°C to 46°C
5°C 46°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,626 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Geraldton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YGEL
IATA Code: GET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 121 ft MSL

Location

City: Moonyoonooka
Country: AU
Latitude: -28.796101°
Longitude: 114.707001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,838 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,769 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Geraldton Airport

Overview

Geraldton Airport serves the mid-west region of Western Australia, located in Moonyoonooka at 121 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and general aviation operations in a coastal environment near the Indian Ocean. The airport features three runways with varying lengths and surface types, accommodating diverse aircraft requirements.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Geraldton Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 82.3% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 12 knots create consistent but manageable wind conditions, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 46°C, with an average of 20.9°C, indicating significant thermal variability throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer flexibility for different wind conditions, with each runway maintaining 100% favorable wind alignment. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 7,838 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational capacity. The geographic location near the coast suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather influences that pilots should monitor carefully.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility or fog. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Crosswind components remain moderate across all runways, ranging from 6.4 to 9.5 knots, allowing comfortable landing and takeoff performance for most aircraft categories.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.