Pearce, RAAF
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ICAO Code | YPEA/ |
Last Validated | |
City | Perth |
Position | 31°40'04"S 116°00'54"E |
Runway(s) | 05/23, 18L/36R, 18R, 36L |
Elevation | 150 ft |
General
This military airfield is the western-most mainland air base of the Royal Australian Air Force, just north east of Perth. Besides some RAAF training squadrons with PC-21 and Hawks, the base also houses a sizeable Republic of Singapore Air Force enclave with PC-21 trainers.
Layout
The base is dominated by two north-south runways. The east side contains the ramps, the RAAF occupies the north east part whereas the RSiAF resides to the south of that. There is also a smaller west-east runway. The north, west and south sides are fenced off barren pieces of land covered by bushes and other foliage preventing clear views.
Getting There
From Perth, simply take the Great Northern Highway northbound. This no.1/95 road runs past the base. Alternatively, from Joondalup take road 86 eastbound which becomes Neaves road.
Around the Airport

Spot 1 is good for approach shots (300mm digital, 50% crop, Otger van der Kooij)

And less handy although do-able for take-offs (400mm digital, Erwin van Dijkman)
Frequencies
127.250 | Ground |
118.300 / 257.800 | Tower |
135.900 | Departure |
130.200 | Approach |
118.700 | Perth Departure |
123.600 | Perth Approach |
316.100 / 340.000 | ATIS |
Based Operators
Royal Australian Air Force | |
79sq | Hawk Mk127 |
2nd FTS | PC-21 |
Republic of Singapore Air Force | |
130sq | PC-21 |
Preserved
Order of Battle Australia
Royal Australian Air Force |
Australian Army |
Royal Australian Navy |
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