RAAF Base Edinburgh

YPED

Adelaide, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

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Currently using: YPAD
Weather Source: Adelaide International Airport (YPAD)
Distance: 15nm / 28km from YPED

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base. Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

RAAF bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Australia AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
07:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
13 kt
210°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YPAD 050700Z 21013KT CAVOK 23/10 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPAD 050525Z 0506/0612 22012KT CAVOK FM051000 15008KT CAVOK FM051800 04005KT CAVOK FM060000 24012KT CAVOK FM061000 15008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z FM051000
+3h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z FM051800
+11h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
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PED
04
22 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 6,437 ft 150 ft GRS 48°
↑ 12.8 kt • ↔ 2.3 kt
10° angle
18/36 8,399 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
↑ 12.1 kt • ↔ 4.7 kt
21° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RAAF Base Edinburgh - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPED
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Adelaide
Country: AU
Latitude: -34.705705°
Longitude: 138.615564°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,437 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 8,399 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
210°@13kt
Density Alt
67ft, 23°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YPAD VFR
Adelaide International Airport
15nm
28km
YKSC N/A
Kingscote Airport
81nm
150km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About RAAF Base Edinburgh

RAAF Base Edinburgh is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the AU AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

RAAF Base Edinburgh is a military airbase located near Adelaide, South Australia, serving Royal Australian Air Force operational requirements. Situated at an elevation of 67 feet above mean sea level, the base provides critical infrastructure for military aviation activities in the region.

Flying Conditions

Adelaide's coastal location influences the airport's weather patterns, with potential for variable wind conditions affecting both runways. The airport's two runways - a 6,437-foot grass surface (04/22) and an 8,399-foot asphalt surface (18/36) - offer flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Notable Features

The base's dual-runway configuration allows for operational adaptability across different wind scenarios. Its geographic position near Adelaide provides strategic importance for military aviation, with terrain characteristics typical of South Australia's coastal plains.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36, being the longer asphalt surface at 8,399 feet, likely serves as the primary operational runway for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's coastal location, and be prepared to utilize either runway based on prevailing meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Learn More

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Current winds: 13 knots
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Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.