Medium airport · Richmond, Australia
RAAF Base Richmond
Situated between the towns of Windsor and Richmond, the base is the oldest base in New South Wales and the second oldest in Australia. Its IATA code is XRH. Its ICAO code is YSRI. It has 1 runway, longest 7,001 ft (ASP). Elevation 67 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Richmond, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | XRH |
| ICAO code | YSRI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,001 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 67 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.6047° S, 150.7831° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What RAAF Base Richmond is known for
Situated between the towns of Windsor and Richmond, the base is the oldest base in New South Wales and the second oldest in Australia.
History
The base began operating the Hercules in 1958, augmented in later years by the DHC-4 Caribou and Boeing 707.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to RAAF Base Richmond, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge · Australia · 29.9 miles away
- Sydney Opera House · Australia · 30.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to RAAF Base Richmond, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Scheyville National Park · Australia · 6.4 miles away
- Cattai National Park · Australia · 7.7 miles away
- Marramarra National Park · Australia · 17.2 miles away
- Berowra Valley National Park · Australia · 17.8 miles away
- Blue Mountains National Park · Australia · 23.5 miles away
- Lane Cove National Park · Australia · 23.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport
19.7 miles awaySydney Bankstown Airport
25.1 miles awayCamden Airport
30.5 miles awayPalm Beach Seaplane Base
31.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is RAAF Base Richmond?
Situated between the towns of Windsor and Richmond, the base is the oldest base in New South Wales and the second oldest in Australia.
What is the airport code for RAAF Base Richmond?
RAAF Base Richmond — its IATA code is XRH and its ICAO code is YSRI.
Where is RAAF Base Richmond located?
RAAF Base Richmond serves Richmond, Australia. Its coordinates are 33.6047° S, 150.7831° E.
What is the history of RAAF Base Richmond?
The base began operating the Hercules in 1958, augmented in later years by the DHC-4 Caribou and Boeing 707.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27144
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAAF_Base_Richmond
Page last updated 13 November 2026.