Newcastle Airport (YWLM)
Newcastle, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YWLM
IATA
NTL
City
Newcastle
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
31 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-32.7953, 151.8342
Overview
Hunter Valley airport north of Sydney with flight training schools and moderate coastal weather.
Current Weather at YWLM
Pilots flying into or out of Newcastle 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 YWLM 030900Z 29014KT CAVOK 17/07 Q1005Wind 290° at 14 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF YWLM 030415Z 0305/0400 29020G30KT 9999 SCT045 BECMG 0306/0307 30012KT CAVOK BECMG 0323/0400 29015G25KT 9999 FEW040Decode METAR for YWLM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Newcastle Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YWLM. 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 YWLM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Newcastle. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Newcastle 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 Newcastle Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YWLM 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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