RAAF Base Richmond (YSRI)
Medium airport · Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | RAAF Base Richmond |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSRI |
| IATA | XRH |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°36'17" E 150°46'59" -33.60465, 150.78305 |
| Location | Richmond, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAAF Base Richmond at a glance
RAAF Base Richmond is a medium airport in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as XRH. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSRI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 7,001 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSRI 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 Richmond
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | YSBK | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Camden Airport | YSCN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | YSSY | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Shellharbour Airport | YSHL | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAAF Base Richmond
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of RAAF Base Richmond 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 Richmond
What is the ICAO code of RAAF Base Richmond?
The ICAO identifier of RAAF Base Richmond is YSRI, and its IATA code is XRH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAAF Base Richmond above sea level?
RAAF Base Richmond 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 Richmond located?
The airport lies at -33.6047, 150.7831 — in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, about 32 km away.
Does YSRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSRI 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 Richmond?
RAAF Base Richmond has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,001 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.