RAAF Base Williamtown
RAAF Base Williamtown (IATA: NTL, ICAO: YWLM) is a Royal Australian Air Force
base and headquarters to Australia's Air Combat Group. The base is located 8
nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) north of the coastal city of Newcastle, New South
Wales (27 km (17 mi) by road) in the local government area (LGA) of Port
Stephens.
The military base shares its runway facilities with Newcastle Airport. The
nearest towns are Raymond Terrace, located 8 km (5 mi) west of the base and
Medowie, 6.8 km (4.2 mi), north of the base, which is home to many of the base's
staff.
The air base is resides at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level. It
has one runway designated at 12/30 with an asphalt surface measuring 7,999 ft
(2,438 m) in length.
| Airport Name | ICAO / IATA | Air Base |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Williamtown | YWLM / NTL | Royal Australian Air Force |
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