Abrolhos Rat Island

YRAT

, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:30 UTC

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Weather Source: Geraldton Airport (YGEL)
Distance: 49nm / 90km from YRAT

Current Weather

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Last Updated
15:30Z
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20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
14kt
160°
10+ km
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Raw METAR

METAR YGEL 171530Z AUTO 16014KT 9999 // NCD 20/15 Q1009

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YGEL 171121Z 1712/1806 18018KT CAVOK FM171400 15014KT 9999 FEW015 FM180400 20015G28KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:57Z BASE
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VFR 180° 18kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RAT
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
1,716 ft 0 ft gravel 180°
↑ 13.2kt ↔ 4.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Abrolhos Rat Island - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YRAT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: AU
Latitude: -28.719700°
Longitude: 113.784500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 1,716 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No

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About Abrolhos Rat Island

Abrolhos Rat Island (YRAT) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in , AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 16 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with gravel surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.