Newcastle Airport

YWLM / NTL

Williamtown, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:30Z

Current Weather

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Fresh 26 min ago
12:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YWLM 041230Z AUTO 04004KT 9999 // NCD 24/20 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YWLM 041028Z 0411/0506 05008KT CAVOK FM041800 34005KT CAVOK FM050300 10012KT 9999 -SHRA FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z FM041800
+6h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WLM
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,033 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YWLM

8,643 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.3%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Newcastle Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
11.4%
E
14.2%
SE
11.6%
S
16.8%
SW
4.1%
W
11.1%
NW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 7°C to 42°C
7°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,643 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Newcastle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YWLM
IATA Code: NTL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Williamtown
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.794998°
Longitude: 151.834000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,033 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Newcastle Airport

Overview

Newcastle Airport serves the Hunter Region in New South Wales, Australia, located near Williamtown. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 10,033-foot runway, it supports regional and commercial aviation operations. The airport sits at a modest elevation of 31 feet mean sea level, providing relatively straightforward terrain approach conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Newcastle Airport are predominantly VFR, with 81.8% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Seasonal variations show optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, with temperatures averaging 20.9°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at 315°, with an average speed of 7.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind component averages only 4.2 knots, indicating generally stable approach conditions. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 42°C suggest significant thermal variations that pilots should anticipate during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30's extensive 10,033-foot asphalted surface provides ample landing and takeoff space. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.5% of observations). Pilots can expect high reliability of visual references during approach and landing.

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
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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.