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 030900Z AUTO 24014KT 9999 // FEW035 SCT047 OVC058 13/08 Q1006

Wind 240° at 14 kt — likely active runway near heading 24

Current TAF

TAF YPAD 030800Z 0309/0412 26014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN030 FM031400 23012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN030 FM040000 23017G27KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN030 FM040700 22014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN030 INTER 0310/0312 25015G25KT 4000 SHRA SCT018 FEW025TCU TEMPO 0312/0319 4000 SHRA SCT015 SCT025TCU INTER 0319/0403 25015G25KT 6000 SHRA SCT020 INTER 0403/0409 25020G35KT 6000 SHRA SCT020

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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

Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.

METAR Decoder

Decode any METAR report into plain English. Free tool for student and experienced pilots.

Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Adelaide.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

Adelaide Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools

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