RAAF Base Amberley (YAMB)
Medium airport · Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | RAAF Base Amberley |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YAMB |
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°38'7" E 152°42'40" -27.63538, 152.71122 |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,997 ft (1523 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,997 ft (3047 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
RAAF Base Amberley at a glance
RAAF Base Amberley is a medium airport in Queensland, Australia. The field elevation of 91 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YAMB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 9,997 ft (3047 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YAMB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to RAAF Base Amberley
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | YBWW | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Gold Coast Airport | YBCG | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre | YBOK | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | YBSU | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAAF Base Amberley
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 91 ft field elevation of RAAF Base Amberley can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about RAAF Base Amberley
What is the ICAO code of RAAF Base Amberley?
The ICAO identifier of RAAF Base Amberley is YAMB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAAF Base Amberley above sea level?
RAAF Base Amberley sits at an elevation of 91 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAAF Base Amberley located?
The airport lies at -27.6354, 152.7112 — in Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brisbane International Airport, about 49 km away.
Does YAMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YAMB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at RAAF Base Amberley?
RAAF Base Amberley has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,997 ft (3047 m) with a PEM surface.