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RAAF Base Amberley

Medium airport Australia

ICAO YAMBID YAMB

Overview

RAAF Base Amberley (ICAO: YAMB) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia and 50 km (31 mi) southwest of the Brisbane CBD. It is the largest military airbase in Australia. Amberley is one of two defence 'super bases' in Australia, with the other being RAAF Base Edinburgh, and is home to over 5,000 uniformed and civilian personnel. The base is currently home to No. 1 Squadron (operating the F/A-18F Super Hornet), No. 6 Squadron (operating the EA-18G Growler), No.

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Runways

Longest runway

9,997 ft

Elevation

91 ft

Radio freq.

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 9,997 ft

Where is it

📍 -27.635381, 152.711223 · Open detailed map

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Details

Region	Queensland
Continent	Oceania
Coordinates	-27.635381, 152.711223

Wikipedia

Runways (2)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
04/22	4,997 ft	148 ft	PEM
15/33	9,997 ft	148 ft	PEM

Nearby airports

Kholo Helipad · 17 km Mount Walker airstrip · 24 km Brisbane Archerfield Airport · 30 km Laidley Hospital Helipad · 31 km Crowley Vale private airfield · 33 km Enoggera Barracks · 35 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is RAAF Base Amberley?
RAAF Base Amberley is a medium airport located in Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,997 ft.

RAAF Base Amberley is a medium airport located in Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,997 ft.