Tindal Airport

YPTN / KTR

, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
11 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPTN 050600Z AUTO 26011KT 9999 // SCT020 BKN034 BKN049 28/24 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 443 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,443 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,843 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,343 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPTN 050505Z 0506/0606 22014KT 9999 -RA BKN020 FM051200 24010KT 6000 RA BKN006 BECMG 0603/0604 25008KT 8000 RA BKN014 TEMPO 0506/0512 1500 +SHRA BKN006 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0512/0606 1500 +RA BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain
12:00Z FM051200
+6h
IFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Heavy Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTN
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
9,003 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
5.5 kt 9.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YPTN

9,029 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.7%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
4%
LIFR
3.9%

Tindal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 41°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.6%
NE
6.1%
E
11.1%
SE
9.8%
S
4.5%
SW
4.2%
W
13.6%
NW
26.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 16°C to 41°C
16°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,029 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tindal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPTN
IATA Code: KTR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 443 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -14.521100°
Longitude: 132.378006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tindal Airport

Overview

Tindal Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northern Australia, serving the Katherine region in the Northern Territory. Positioned at an elevation of 443 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote area with coordinates at -14.521100, 132.378006.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tindal are predominantly VFR, with 85.4% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The prevailing northwest wind at 315° averages 6.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 41°C and an average of 28.9°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 14/32 measuring 9,003 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind data indicates 100% runway favorability, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 5.7% of the time, providing relatively stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers excellent wind alignment, with prevailing northwest winds providing minimal crosswind challenges. The extensive 9,003-foot runway length accommodates a wide range of aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate warm temperatures and generally stable visual meteorological conditions, especially during the recommended VFR months of September, October, and November.

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.