Gladstone Airport

YGLA / GLT

Gladstone, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
14 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YGLA 050700Z AUTO 10014KT 9999 // SCT069 29/21 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 64 ft
SCT 6,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,964 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YGLA 050534Z 0506/0518 10014KT 9999 -SHRA FEW030 FM050900 13012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM051200 15007KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 TEMPO 0515/0518 9999 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
VFR 130° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z FM051200
+5h
MVFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLA
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,364 ft 98 ft ASP 110°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YGLA

8,609 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.1%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.6%

Gladstone Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 25.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
14.1%
E
24.6%
SE
19.8%
S
12.7%
SW
7.2%
W
1.9%
NW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,609 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gladstone Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YGLA
IATA Code: GLT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 64 ft MSL

Location

City: Gladstone
Country: AU
Latitude: -23.869763°
Longitude: 151.225439°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,364 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gladstone Airport

Overview

Gladstone Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Queensland, Australia, situated at coordinates -23.869763, 151.225439 with an elevation of 64 feet MSL. The airport supports regional aviation operations with its primary runway 10/28, which measures 5,364 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Gladstone Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 77.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The prevailing wind from the east (90°) averages 8 knots, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 37°C and an average of 25.1°C. September, November, and December represent the most consistently good VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 10/28 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4.7 knots. Meteorological data indicates extremely reliable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent easterly winds when approaching Gladstone Airport, with wind variability typically modest at an average of 8 knots and maximum recorded speeds of 33 knots. The runway's orientation and local wind patterns suggest runway 10 or 28 will generally provide straightforward approach and landing opportunities across most meteorological conditions.

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.