What is the current weather at Alfred Hospital Helipad?

Current conditions at Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) are VFR. Temperature is 12°C. Winds are from 150° at 11 knots.

Does YAFD have an ILS approach?

Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of YAFD?

Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) has a field elevation of 80 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Alfred Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for Alfred Hospital Helipad is YAFD.

Where is YAFD located?

Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) is located near Melbourne, AU at coordinates -37.845260°N, 144.981300°E.

How often is the METAR updated for YAFD?

METAR reports for Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does YAFD have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the YAFD TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/YAFD/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does VFR mean at YAFD?

Alfred Hospital Helipad is currently reporting VFR conditions. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) means visibility is greater than 5 statute miles and ceiling is above 3,000 feet AGL. These are good conditions for visual flying.

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Alfred Hospital Helipad

YAFD

Melbourne, AU

Last Updated

Jul 5, 05:30Z

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Weather Source: Melbourne Airport (YMML)

Distance: 13nm / 24km from YAFD

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Fresh 23 min ago

05:30Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

12°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 4°C

11 kt

150°

10+ km

Visibility

3,600 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YMML 050530Z AUTO 15011KT 9999 // BKN036 12/04 Q1035

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 80 ft

BKN 3,600 ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

3,600 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,680 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Alfred Hospital Helipad is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 11 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 YMML 050213Z 0503/0606 15013KT 9999 BKN030 FM051300 33007KT CAVOK FM051700 01008KT CAVOK FM060200 18005KT CAVOK

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:52Z BASE

+0h

VFR 150° 13 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 3,000 ft

13:00Z FM051300

+8h

VFR 330° 7 kt

Visibility: >10km

17:00Z FM051700

+12h

VFR 10° 8 kt

Visibility: >10km

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Alfred Hospital Helipad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YAFD

Type: heliport

Status: active

Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Melbourne

Country: AU

Latitude: -37.845260°

Longitude: 144.981300°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

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About Alfred Hospital Helipad

Alfred Hospital Helipad (YAFD) is located in Melbourne, AU at an elevation of 80 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

Alfred Hospital Helipad serves Melbourne in AU.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the CASA publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Australian AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from YAFD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.