Airport

XRH RAAF Base Richmond

RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) serves Sydney, about 50 km northwest of Sydney. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAXRH
ICAOYSRI
ServesSydney
From centre49 km
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation20 m

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The airport in numbers

RAAF Base Richmond — facts & history

We pulled RAAF Base Richmond's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1916
110 years ago
Elevation
20 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Australian Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from RAAF Base Richmond to Sydney

The airport is about 50 km northwest of Sydney, about 69 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$100–A$159.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~69 minA$100–A$159
Private transfer~69 minfixed upfront
Car rental~69 min + חניהfrom the terminal
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at RAAF Base Richmond

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Hotels near RAAF Base Richmond

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from RAAF Base Richmond to the centre of Sydney?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 50 km northwest of Sydney, about 69 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from RAAF Base Richmond to Sydney?
Roughly A$100–A$159 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from RAAF Base Richmond?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from RAAF Base Richmond to Sydney?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from RAAF Base Richmond into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is RAAF Base Richmond's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on RAAF Base Richmond's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026