Richmond Downs Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 11h 1m 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 Richmond Downs Airfield
Richmond Downs Airfield is a small airport in Richmond, Australia (ICAO YRDS). It sits at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Silver Hills Airport (YSVH), about 12.6 nm to the w.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YRDSLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
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 Richmond Downs Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Richmond Downs Airfield?
The ICAO code for Richmond Downs Airfield is YRDS.
Where is Richmond Downs Airfield located?
Richmond Downs Airfield is small airport located in Richmond, Australia, at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m).
What time zone is Richmond Downs Airfield in?
Richmond Downs Airfield is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Richmond Downs Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Richmond Downs Airfield is approximately 6.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Richmond Downs Airfield?
The nearest airport to Richmond Downs Airfield is Silver Hills Airport (YSVH), about 12.6 nm to the w, followed by Richmond Airport and Burleigh Homestead Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Richmond Downs Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.