Snake Bay Airport

YSNB / SNB

Milikapiti, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

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Currently using: YPDN
Weather Source: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (YPDN)
Distance: 61nm / 114km from YSNB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
6,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPDN 041600Z AUTO 28006KT 9999 // BKN069 OVC079 26/24 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 173 ft
BKN 6,900 ft AGL
OVC 7,900 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,073 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,073 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPDN 041421Z 0415/0518 27010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BECMG 0500/0501 26016KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM051100 24012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 INTER 0415/0505 27015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 0511/0513 27015G25KT 2000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU TEMPO 0513/0518 27020G30KT 1500 +SHRA BKN006 SCT015TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0515/0518 VRB25G40KT 0500 +TSRA BKN005 SCT015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 260° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNB
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,734 ft 98 ft ASP 129°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Snake Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSNB
IATA Code: SNB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Milikapiti
Country: AU
Latitude: -11.417674°
Longitude: 130.648481°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,734 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Snake Bay Airport

Overview

Snake Bay Airport serves the Milikapiti community on Australia's northern coast, located in the Northern Territory. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 173 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the remote region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's tropical location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of northern Australian coastal environments. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal wind shifts and precipitation patterns that could impact flight operations, particularly during the northern hemisphere's summer and winter transition periods.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 4,734 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical coordinates at -11.417674, 130.648481 place it in a coastal area with potential terrain and wind considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway alignment during approach, utilizing the full 4,734-foot runway length for safe landing and takeoff operations.

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.