RAAF Base East Sale: Codes, Runways & Location
RAAF Base East Sale (ICAO: YMES) is a medium-sized airport in Australia. It lies at 38.0989° S, 147.1490° E, 23 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAAF Base East Sale
RAAF Base East Sale is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Australia. It is identified by the ICAO code YMES. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAAF Base East Sale has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2437 m (7995 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 23 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being West Sale Airport (SXE) about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,437 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAAF Base East Sale
Where is RAAF Base East Sale located?
RAAF Base East Sale is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 38.0989° S, 147.1490° E.
What is the airport code for RAAF Base East Sale?
RAAF Base East Sale has an ICAO code of YMES.
How long is the runway at RAAF Base East Sale?
RAAF Base East Sale's longest runway is about 2437 m (7995 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAAF Base East Sale have?
RAAF Base East Sale has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAAF Base East Sale a major airport?
RAAF Base East Sale is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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