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Small airport

Riddell Airport

ICAO YRID🇦🇺 Clarkefield
Coordinates
37.4787°S, 144.7211°E
Elevation
1,150 ft (351 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:04
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:24
Civil dusk
17:52

About 9h 52m 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 Riddell Airport

Riddell Airport is a small airport in Clarkefield, Australia (ICAO YRID). It sits at an elevation of 1,150 ft (351 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,789 ft / 850 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Flying Circus Airfield (AU-0723), about 0.1 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

YRID

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 202,789 ft / 850 mBUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
MISCMISC135.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C2Class CCTA2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125

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 Riddell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Riddell Airport?

The ICAO code for Riddell Airport is YRID.

Where is Riddell Airport located?

Riddell Airport is small airport located in Clarkefield, Australia, at an elevation of 1,150 ft (351 m).

How many runways does Riddell Airport have?

Riddell Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,789 ft / 850 m.

What time zone is Riddell Airport in?

Riddell Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Riddell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Riddell Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Riddell Airport?

The nearest airport to Riddell Airport is Flying Circus Airfield (AU-0723), about 0.1 nm to the w, followed by Legate Airfield and Marshall Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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