Adelaide Airport (YPAD)
Adelaide, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YPAD
IATA
ADL
City
Adelaide
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
20 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-34.9450, 138.5306
Overview
South Australia capital airport with reliable flying weather and established flight training schools.
Current Weather at YPAD
Pilots flying into or out of Adelaide Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR YPAD 180030Z 02008KT CAVOK 14/08 Q1032Wind 020° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
Current TAF
TAF YPAD 172322Z 1800/1906 03005KT CAVOK FM180700 32005KT CAVOK FM181000 04005KT CAVOK FM190400 33005KT CAVOKDecode METAR for YPAD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Adelaide Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YPAD. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YPAD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Adelaide. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Adelaide Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Adelaide Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YPAD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Adelaide.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Adelaide Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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