Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site

YXGC

Gloucester, AU

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

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Currently using: YWLM
Weather Source: Newcastle Airport (YWLM)
Distance: 47nm / 88km from YXGC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YWLM 030800Z AUTO 07006KT 9999 // SCT110 27/22 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 360ft
SCT 11,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,360ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YWLM 030515Z 0306/0406 06008KT CAVOK FM031000 28008KT CAVOK FM031500 30006KT 9999 -RA NSC FM032100 30010KT 9999 NSW FEW020 BECMG 0323/0400 31018G30KT CAVOK FM040300 29022G36KT CAVOK INTER 0316/0319 6000 SHRA SCT015 PROB30 INTER 0309/0311 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN015 SCT070CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z FM031000
+2h
VFR 280° 8kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z FM031500
+7h
VFR 300° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Rain
08:28Z PROB30
+0h
LIFR VRB 25kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XGC
H1 ✈️
-

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ H1/-
Active: H1
0 ft 0 ft GRS
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YXGC
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 360 ft MSL

Location

City: Gloucester
Country: AU
Latitude: -32.014833°
Longitude: 151.960000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway H1/-
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site

Gloucester Helicopter Landing Site (YXGC) is a helicopter landing facility located in Gloucester, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 360 feet above sea level and primarily serves helicopter operations including emergency services, tourism, and transportation.

The facility features 1 runway (H1/-) with GRS surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.