Port Macquarie Airport

YPMQ / PQQ

Port Macquarie, AU

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:30Z

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Weather Source: Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS)
Distance: 68nm / 126km from YPMQ

Current Weather

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08:30Z

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VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR YCFS 060830Z AUTO 03008KT 9999 // NCD 25/23 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YCFS 060508Z 0606/0706 04014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT016 BKN025 FM060900 02008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT013 BKN018 FM061800 34005KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 FM070000 06012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 INTER 0606/0618 4000 SHRA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM060900
+1h
MVFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z FM061800
+10h
MVFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMQ
03 ✈️
21
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,203 ft 98 ft ASP 30°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
10/28 2,283 ft 60 ft GRS 114°
0.8 kt 8.0 kt
84° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Port Macquarie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPMQ
IATA Code: PQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Macquarie
Country: AU
Latitude: -31.435801°
Longitude: 152.863007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,203 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,283 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Port Macquarie Airport

Overview

Port Macquarie Airport serves the coastal city of Port Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, situated at an elevation of 12 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the regional area, supporting both general aviation and commercial passenger services.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -31.435801, 152.863007, the airport experiences coastal weather patterns typical of the New South Wales mid-north coast. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime influences that can generate variable wind conditions, particularly around the two distinctly different runway configurations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with significantly different characteristics: Runway 03/21 is a 5,203-foot asphalted surface, while Runway 10/28 is a shorter 2,283-foot grass runway. These diverse runway options provide pilots with operational flexibility based on wind direction and aircraft performance requirements.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's coastal positioning and the two available runway options. The longer asphalt Runway 03/21 will likely be the primary choice for most aircraft, offering substantially more landing and takeoff distance compared to the shorter grass Runway 10/28.

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

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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.