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Woomera Airfield

General Aviation Airport · Woomera, SA, Australia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Woomera Airfield. It's 59°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 240° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,200 ft.

ICAOYPWRIATAUMR
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+9--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation548ft167 m
Longest runway7,782ft2,372 m
Runways22 lighted
Coordinates-31.14, 136.8231°08'39.1"S 136°49'01.2"E
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

21 min ago
59°F15°C · Dew 52°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW240° @ 4 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling4,200 ft AGL
  • Humidity77%
  • Altimeter30.12 inHg
  • Pressure1020 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 4,200′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR YPWR 042200Z AUTO 24004KT 9999 // OVC042 15/11 Q1020
Decoded — plain language
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature59°F / 15°C
Dew point52°F · 77% RH
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Ceiling4,200 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyOvercast 4,200′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Woomera Arpt, SA, AU·21 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 12:00Z
  1. InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 4,000′
    Now
  2. FromMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
    VFRWind220° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF AMD YPWR 041708Z 0418/0512 VRB03KT 9999 BKN040 FM050100 22008KT CAVOK

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:08Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

18/36
NESW
18
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
★ Best
36
Tailwind2 kt
Crosswind3 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 22:21 UTC
What is the weather at Woomera Airfield (YPWR) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Woomera Airfield. It's 59°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 240° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,200 ft. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is YPWR VFR or IFR right now?
YPWR is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at YPWR has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 240° at 4 kt, runway 18 gives a 2 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Woomera Airfield have?
Woomera Airfield has 2 runways; the longest is 7,782 ft (2,372 m). Field elevation is 548 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at YPWR?
Tower 25.78 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at YPWR?
On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 20:25 UTC and sunset at 08:56 UTC; civil twilight ends at 09:20 UTC.

Runways

2 total
18/36◐ lit
7,782 ft2,372 × 148 ft · Asphalt
12/30◐ lit
5,295 ft1,614 × 98 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

4 listed
Ground25.93
Tower25.78
CTAF118.30
Radio / FSS122.00MELBOURNE CNTR
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
WR
WoomeraNDB
248 kHz0.5 NM277° W

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