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Launceston Airport

YMLT / LST

Launceston (Western Junction), AU

Last Updated

Sep 16, 07:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

07:00Z

☀️ Day

IFR

Flight Rules

8°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 5°C

21kt

290°

3.4 km

Visibility

3,100ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YMLT 160700Z AUTO 29021KT 3400 +SHRA FEW017 BKN031 BKN047 08/05 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 562ft

FEW 1,700ft AGL

BKN 3,100ft AGL

BKN 4,700ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

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

1,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,262ft AMSL

☁️

BKN

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

3,100ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,662ft AMSL

☁️

BKN

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

4,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,262ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF AMD YMLT 160608Z 1606/1706 33020G32KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN035 FM160900 33016G26KT 9999 -SHRA FEW035 FM161400 32014KT 9999 NSW FEW035 FM162200 30015G28KT 9999 -SHRA FEW050 INTER 1606/1608 VRB25G45KT 2000 TSRA BKN012 FEW025CB INTER 1608/1609 29022G42KT 3000 SHRA BKN015 FEW025TCU

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

07:09Z BASE

+0h

VFR 330° 20kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 3,500ft

Light Showers Rain

09:00Z FM160900

+2h

VFR 330° 16kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Showers Rain

14:00Z FM161400

+7h

VFR 320° 14kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

MLT

14L

32R

14R

32L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
14L/32R	2,297 ft	60 ft	GRS	147°	↓ 16.8kt • ↔ 12.6kt 143° angle
✈️ 14R/32L Active: 32L	6,499 ft	148 ft	ASP	146°	↑ 18.2kt • ↔ 10.5kt 30° angle
18/36	2,264 ft	60 ft	GRS	196°	↓ 1.5kt • ↔ 20.9kt 94° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

Launceston Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMLT

IATA Code: LST

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 562 ft MSL

Location

City: Launceston (Western Junction)

Country: AU

Latitude: -41.544935°

Longitude: 147.210785°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R

Length: 2,297 ft

Width: 60 ft

Surface: GRS

ILS: No

Runway 14R/32L

Length: 6,499 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 18/36

Length: 2,264 ft

Width: 60 ft

Surface: GRS

ILS: No

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About Launceston Airport

Launceston Airport (YMLT/LST) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Launceston (Western Junction), AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 562 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (14L/32R, 14R/32L, 18/36) with GRS and ASP surfaces . 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.