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Enroute Weather

The enroute weather for Cross the Ditch 28 is dominated by an extremely energetic jetstream extending across the Tasman Sea from Brisbane as far south as Auckland. Forecast winds inside this band are as high as 165kts. This is generating a strong westerly air flow that will affect all Waves of the event, lengthening flight times out of New Zealand for Brisbane, and shortening the return sectors.

Brisbane Weather

The final forecast for Brisbane is for a fine day with light southerly breezes. Temperatures will range from 10°c in the morning to a high of 22°c, returning to the low-teens after dark.

The active runways will likely be Runway 19L/R.

YBBN Operational Forecast

Runway: 19L/R
Arrivals from New Zealand:

• Runway 01L/19R:
  UGTUG TWO ALPHA RWY 01L/19R (UGTUG2A)
• Runway 01R/19L:
  UGTUG TWO ALPHA RWY 01R/19L (UGTUG2A)

• Runway 01L/19R:
  BRISBANE FOUR (BN4)
• Runway 01R/19L:
  SCOTT FOUR (SCOTT4)

Be sure to review the airport information in the Brisbane Guide.

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Enroute Weather

The enroute weather for Cross the Ditch 28 is dominated by an extremely energetic jetstream extending across the Tasman Sea from Brisbane as far south as Auckland. Forecast winds inside this band are as high as 165kts. This is generating a strong westerly air flow that will affect all Waves of the event, lengthening flight times out of New Zealand for Brisbane, and shortening the return sectors. This will be particularly pronounced for Waves 4 and 5 between Brisbane and Auckland.

Auckland Weather

The final forecast for Auckland is for a rainy afternoon and evening with the possibility of thunderstorms. Moderate easterly winds will ease after dark. Temperatures will be in the low-to-mid teens (celsius).

The active runway will likely be Runway 05R.

NZAA Operational Forecast

Runway: 05R
Departures for Brisbane:
BATOS FOUR QUEBEC UPLAR TRANSITION (BATOS4Q.UPLAR)
Arrivals from Brisbane:
BASIV NINE BRAVO UPLAR TRANSITION (UPLAR.BASIV9B)

Be sure to review the airport information in the Auckland Guide.

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