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Medium airport

RAAF Base Edinburgh

ICAO YPED🇦🇺 Adelaide
Coordinates
34.7057°S, 138.6156°E
Elevation
67 ft (20 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
8.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:20
Sunset
17:25
Civil dusk
17:52

About 10h 5m 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 RAAF Base Edinburgh

RAAF Base Edinburgh

RAAF Base Edinburgh is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located in Edinburgh, approximately 28 km (17 mi) north of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia and forms part of the Edinburgh Defence Precinct.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 368,399 ft / 2,560 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 226,437 ft / 1,962 m150 ftGrsLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPADELAIDE APP128.600 MHz
ATISATIS31.630 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.300 MHz
FSSFLIGHTWATCH128.600 MHz
GNDGND134.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ADELAIDE CTA AClass ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
ADELAIDE CTA C2Class CCTA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CONTROL ZONE (C)Class CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
ADELAIDE CTA C5Class CCTAFL125FL180
ADELAIDE CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
ADELAIDE CTA C3Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
ADELAIDE CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CALVIN GROVE SA (YCVG) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Broadcasting site South Terrace WINGFIELD463 ft33 ft
Obstacle33 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from RAAF Base Edinburgh.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for RAAF Base Edinburgh?

The ICAO code for RAAF Base Edinburgh is YPED.

Where is RAAF Base Edinburgh located?

RAAF Base Edinburgh is medium airport located in Adelaide, Australia, at an elevation of 67 ft (20 m).

How many runways does RAAF Base Edinburgh have?

RAAF Base Edinburgh has 2 runways, the longest being 8,399 ft / 2,560 m.

What time zone is RAAF Base Edinburgh in?

RAAF Base Edinburgh is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at RAAF Base Edinburgh?

The magnetic variation (declination) at RAAF Base Edinburgh is approximately 8.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near RAAF Base Edinburgh?

The nearest airport to RAAF Base Edinburgh is Calvin Grove Airport (YCVG), about 1.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Adelaide Parafield Airport and Gawler Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. RAAF Base Edinburgh data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.