RAAF Base Darwin
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For the civilian use of this facility, see Darwin International Airport.
RAAF Base Darwin (IATA: DRW, ICAO: YPDN) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located in the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory, Australia. The base shares its runway with Darwin International Airport, for civil aviation purposes. The heritage-listed[2] RAAF Base Darwin is a forward operating base with year-round activity with approximately 400 personnel.[3]
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Darwin, Northern Territory in Australia | |||||||||
Location in the Northern Territory | |||||||||
Coordinates | 12°24′53″S 130°52′36″E | ||||||||
Type | Military airfield | ||||||||
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Owner | Department of Defence | ||||||||
Operator | Royal Australian Air Force | ||||||||
Website | RAAF Base Darwin | ||||||||
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In use | 1 June 1940 (1940-06-01) – present | ||||||||
Battles/wars | Bombing of Darwin, World War II | ||||||||
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Occupants | 2 Security forces Squadron Detachment Darwin | ||||||||
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Identifiers | IATA: DRW, ICAO: YPDN | ||||||||
Elevation | 31 metres (103 ft) AMSL | ||||||||
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Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1] |
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