RAAF Base Williamtown
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RAAF Base Williamtown (IATA: NTL, ICAO: YWLM) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) north of Newcastle (27 km (17 mi) by road) in the local government area of Port Stephens, in New South Wales, Australia.[1] The base serves as the headquarters to both the Air Combat Group and the Surveillance and Response Group of the RAAF. 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.
RAAF Base Williamtown | |||||||
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Part of Newcastle Airport | |||||||
Williamtown, New South Wales in Australia | |||||||
Location of RAAF Williamtown in New South Wales | |||||||
Coordinates | 32°47′42″S 151°50′04″E | ||||||
Type | Military air base | ||||||
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Owner | Department of Defence | ||||||
Operator | Royal Australian Air Force | ||||||
Website | RAAF Base Williamtown | ||||||
Site history | |||||||
In use | 15 February 1941 (1941-02-15) – present | ||||||
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Identifiers | IATA: NTL, ICAO: YWLM | ||||||
Elevation | 9 metres (31 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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Sources: Australian AIP and aerodrome chart[1] |
A number of the buildings and other facilities on the base are listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List.[2]