Dubbo City Regional Airport

YSDU / DBO

Dubbo, AU

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSDU 100730Z AUTO 35002KT 9999 // OVC085 15/15 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 935 ft
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,435 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dubbo City Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 18 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Light Showers Rain, Rain, Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 06:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog between 12:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YSDU 100455Z 1006/1100 01009KT 9999 -RA SCT010 BKN025 FM100900 02006KT 9999 -SHRA BKN025 FM101200 11006KT 9999 -SHRA BKN025 FM101500 VRB03KT 9999 NSW BKN020 TEMPO 1006/1015 3000 RA SCT005 BKN010 TEMPO 1015/1100 9999 BKN010 PROB30 1012/1023 0300 FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 10° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
09:00Z FM100900
+2h
MVFR 20° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z FM101200
+5h
MVFR 110° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z FM101500
+8h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SDU
05
23
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,604 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
0.9 kt 1.8 kt
63° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,501 ft 60 ft ASP 118°
1.0 kt 1.7 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 - YSDU

13,318 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.5%
MVFR
3.6%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
1.4%

Dubbo City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
5.4%
E
28.8%
SE
16.1%
S
10.7%
SW
11.3%
W
9.5%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 1°C to 45°C
1°C 45°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,318 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dubbo City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSDU
IATA Code: DBO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 935 ft MSL

Location

City: Dubbo
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.216702°
Longitude: 148.574997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,604 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,501 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dubbo City Regional Airport

Overview

Dubbo City Regional Airport serves central western New South Wales as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at coordinates -32.216702, 148.574997 and elevated at 935 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Dubbo metropolitan area and surrounding agricultural regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dubbo are predominantly VFR, with 94.5% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 10 knots, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 41°C and an average of 21.1°C. January, November, and December represent the most favorable VFR months with optimal flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways (05/23 and 11/29) are asphalted and provide excellent wind coverage, with 100% favorable wind alignments. The longer runway 05/23 measures 5,604 feet, while the secondary runway 11/29 is 3,501 feet long. Crosswind components are generally mild, averaging 6.3 knots on the primary runway and 5.8 knots on the secondary runway.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the east (90 degrees), with calm conditions occurring only 4% of the time. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, and fog is minimal at 1.1% of observations. The dual runway configuration provides flexibility for approaches and departures under various wind 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

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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.