RAAF Base Edinburgh

YPED

Adelaide, AU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

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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

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Recent 39 min ago
05:00Z

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VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
13 kt
220°
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Raw METAR

METAR YPAD 050500Z 22013KT CAVOK 23/13 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YPAD 050216Z 0503/0606 24012KT CAVOK FM051200 15008KT CAVOK FM051800 04005KT CAVOK FM060000 24012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z FM051200
+7h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
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°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 8,399 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
11.1 kt 6.7 kt
31° 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

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.

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.