Is YPJT VFR or IFR right now?

YPJT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at YPJT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 010° at 5 kt, runway 30 gives a 1 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Perth Jandakot Airport have?

Perth Jandakot Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 4,948 ft (1,508 m). Field elevation is 99 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at YPJT?

ATIS 128.65 MHz, Tower 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at YPJT?

On 2026-09-30, sunrise is at 21:55 UTC and sunset at 10:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 10:42 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Perth Jandakot Airport

Regional Airport · Perth, WA, Australia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Perth Jandakot Airport. It's 55°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 010° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,000 ft.

ICAOYPJTIATAJAD

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation99ft30 m

Longest runway4,948ft1,508 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates-32.1, 115.8832°05'51.0"S 115°52'51.6"E

ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

20 min ago

55°F13°C · Dew 55°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

010° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling4,000 ft AGL
Humidity100%
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Pressure1016 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 3,400′Broken 4,000′Overcast 4,700′

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR YPJT 291930Z AUTO 01005KT 9999 // SCT034 BKN040 OVC047 13/13 Q1016

Decoded — plain language

Wind010° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature55°F / 13°C

Dew point55°F · 100% RH

Altimeter30.00 inHg

Ceiling4,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 3,400′, Broken 4,000′, Overcast 4,700′

Observed 29 Sep 2026 19:30Z·Perth/Jandakot Arpt, WA, AU·20 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 12:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 02:00Z
MVFRWind020° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 3,000′WeatherLight rain showers
Now
FromWed 02:00Zuntil Wed 12:00Z
VFRWind230° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 4,500′WeatherLight rain showers
TemporaryTue 23:00Zuntil Wed 02:00Z
IFRVis1.9 smSkyScattered 1,000′, Broken 2,000′WeatherRain showers
30% chanceTue 18:00Zuntil Tue 22:00Z
LIFRVis0.19 smWeatherFog
Now

RAW

TAF AMD YPJT 291725Z 2918/3012 02005KT 9999 -SHRA BKN030
  FM300200 23012KT 9999 -SHRA BKN045 INTER 2923/3002 3000 SHRA SCT010 BKN020
  PROB30 2918/2922 0300 FG

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:25Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 19:50 UTC

What is the weather at Perth Jandakot Airport (YPJT) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Perth Jandakot Airport. It's 55°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 010° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,000 ft. (observed 19:30 UTC)
Is YPJT VFR or IFR right now?: YPJT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at YPJT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 010° at 5 kt, runway 30 gives a 1 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Perth Jandakot Airport have?: Perth Jandakot Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 4,948 ft (1,508 m). Field elevation is 99 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at YPJT?: ATIS 128.65 MHz, Tower 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at YPJT?: On 2026-09-30, sunrise is at 21:55 UTC and sunset at 10:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 10:42 UTC.

Runways

3 total

12/30◐ lit

4,948 ft1,508 × 98 ft · Asphalt

06L/24R◐ lit

4,569 ft1,393 × 98 ft · Asphalt

06R/24L

3,773 ft1,150 × 59 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

ATIS128.65

Clearance132.95CLNC DEL

Ground124.30

Tower118.10

CTAF118.10

Radio / FSS135.25RADAR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

JandakotNDB

281 kHz0.4 NM136° SE

PerthVOR-DME

113.70 MHz10.0 NM023° NE

PerthNDB

272 kHz10.2 NM020° N

CVM

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329 kHz14.1 NM021° N

RTI

Rottnest IslandNDB

317 kHz18.0 NM288° W

PRL

ParkervilleNDB

352 kHz18.7 NM040° NE

PEA

PearceTACAN

112.80 MHz26.4 NM015° N

PEA

PearceNDB

340 kHz27.5 NM015° N

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