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HMAS Stirling Military Airport

ICAO YGAD🇦🇺 Garden Island
Coordinates
32.2408°S, 115.6851°E
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-WA
Time zone
Perth(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:50
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
17:32
Civil dusk
17:59

About 10h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About HMAS Stirling Military Airport

HMAS Stirling Military Airport

HMAS Stirling is a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base that is part of Fleet Base West situated on the west coast of Australia, on the Indian Ocean. The base is located on Garden Island in the state of Western Australia, near the city of Perth. Garden Island also has its own military airport on the island. HMAS Stirling is currently under the command of Captain Ken Burleigh, RAN.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PERTH CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
PERTH CTA C6Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
PERTH CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
PERTH CTA C7Class CCTAFL125FL180
PERTH CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
PERTH EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
PERTH CENTREClass EControlledGND3500 ft MSL
PERTH CENTREClass EControlledGND4500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY EClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE EClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from HMAS Stirling Military Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for HMAS Stirling Military Airport?

The ICAO code for HMAS Stirling Military Airport is YGAD.

Where is HMAS Stirling Military Airport located?

HMAS Stirling Military Airport is small airport located in Garden Island, Australia, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

What time zone is HMAS Stirling Military Airport in?

HMAS Stirling Military Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at HMAS Stirling Military Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at HMAS Stirling Military Airport is approximately 1.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near HMAS Stirling Military Airport?

The nearest airport to HMAS Stirling Military Airport is Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD), about 13.2 nm to the ne, followed by Serpentine Airport and Rottnest Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. HMAS Stirling Military Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.