RAAF Base Edinburgh (YPED)
Medium airport · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | RAAF Base Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPED |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°42'21" E 138°36'56" -34.70571, 138.61556 |
| Location | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,437 ft (1962 m) | 150 ft | GRS | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,399 ft (2560 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAAF Base Edinburgh at a glance
RAAF Base Edinburgh is a medium airport in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPED 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 — 18/36 — offers 8,399 ft (2560 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPED 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 Edinburgh
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | YPAD | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Kingscote Airport | YKSC | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Renmark Airport | YREN | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAAF Base Edinburgh
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of RAAF Base Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
What is the ICAO code of RAAF Base Edinburgh?
The ICAO identifier of RAAF Base Edinburgh is YPED, 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 Edinburgh above sea level?
RAAF Base Edinburgh sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 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 Edinburgh located?
The airport lies at -34.7057, 138.6156 — in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adelaide International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does YPED publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPED 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 Edinburgh?
RAAF Base Edinburgh has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,399 ft (2560 m) with a ASP surface.