What is the current weather at Mareeba Airport?

Current conditions at Mareeba Airport (YMBA) are VFR. Temperature is 29°C. Winds are from 360° at 11 knots.

What runways does YMBA have?

Mareeba Airport has 1 runway(s): Runway 10/28 (4,938 ft, ASP).

Does YMBA have an ILS approach?

Mareeba Airport (YMBA) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of YMBA?

Mareeba Airport (YMBA) has a field elevation of 1,560 feet MSL.

YMBA Weather | VFR - Mareeba Airport

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Weather Source: Cairns International Airport (YBCS)

Distance: 22nm / 41km from YMBA

Current Weather

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Recent 33 min ago

05:30Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

29°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 26°C

11 kt

360°

10+ km

Visibility

3,700 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

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QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YBCS 070530Z AUTO 36011KT 9999 // FEW015 BKN037 OVC044 29/26 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 1,560 ft

FEW 1,500 ft AGL

BKN 3,700 ft AGL

OVC 4,400 ft AGL

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FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,500 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,060 ft AMSL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

3,700 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,260 ft AMSL

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OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

4,400 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,960 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBCS 070507Z 0706/0806 36014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 SCT020 BKN023 FM071100 33012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 SCT016 BKN022 TEMPO 0706/0712 34015G25KT 1000 +SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 0712/0803 3000 SHRA BKN010 SCT020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0706/0712 VRB20G30KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT020CB

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:03Z BASE

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MVFR 360° 14 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,300 ft

Light Showers Rain

11:00Z FM071100

+5h

MVFR 330° 12 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,200 ft

Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

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MBA

10

28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 10/28 Active: 28	4,938 ft	98 ft	ASP	108°	↑ 1.9 kt • ↔ 10.8 kt 80° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mareeba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMBA

IATA Code: MRG

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,560 ft MSL

Location

City: Mareeba

Country: AU

Latitude: -17.070277°

Longitude: 145.424228°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 10/28

Length: 4,938 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Mareeba Airport

Overview

Mareeba Airport is a medium airport located in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia, situated at coordinates -17.070277, 145.424228. The airport sits at an elevation of 1560 feet above mean sea level, serving regional aviation needs in the Far North Queensland area.

Flying Conditions

Located in a tropical region, Mareeba Airport experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of northern Australian climates. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations along the 10/28 runway, which measures 4,938 feet in length and is asphalted, providing substantial landing and takeoff options.

Notable Features

The airport's relatively high elevation at 1,560 feet MSL means aircraft performance calculations must account for density altitude effects, particularly during warmer periods. Its single asphalt runway (10/28) provides flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types operating in the region.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the runway's 4,938-foot length and the airport's elevated terrain. Pilots should be prepared for potential thermal and orographic effects common in the surrounding mountainous landscape of Far North Queensland when planning arrivals and departures.

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.

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Current winds: 11 knots

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Temp: 29°C

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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.