Runway 03R at YPPF
Runway 03R/21L at Adelaide Parafield Airport (YPPF) in Adelaide is a 4,196 ft, lighted, gvl runway oriented 028°/208°. The runway is 98 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 690 landings and 1,258 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.7°, touchdowns averaging 1,169 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 64 kt, a 10.0 kt average crosswind component, a 6.8 kt average headwind.
Runway 03R/21L at Adelaide Parafield Airport (YPPF) in Adelaide is a 4,196 ft, lighted, gvl runway oriented 028°/208°. The runway is 98 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 690 landings and 1,258 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.7°, touchdowns averaging 1,169 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 64 kt, a 10.0 kt average crosswind component, a 6.8 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
690 landings observed on Runway 03R in the last 30 days, alongside 1,258 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 03:00 with 25 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 1,169 ft from the threshold on Runway 03R.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 10.0 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 03R alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 3.7° on Runway 03R, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 03R over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 03R grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 03R benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.