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Lightning Ridge Airport

YLRD. We can arrange support at this airport. Tell our operations desk what the movement needs and we will confirm what is available.

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Airport identity

What we hold for this airport

Identity from our global aviation directory. The operational values below were read from the State's own publication, each with its source.

ICAO
YLRD
IATA
LHG
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Position
-29.4529, 147.9771

Source: OurAirports open data (public domain dedication). Identity only.

From the State's publication

FuelSkyfuel: JET A1. 24H self serve pump operated by Skyfuel Card, Visa, MC. PH: 0418 862 100. AERODROME OBSTACLES 1. Unlit: a. Fence 523FT AMSL BRG 012 DEG MAG 771M FM ARP. b. Pole 535FT AMSL BRG 293 DEG MAG 1,033M FM ARP. 2. Trees: a. 541FT AMSL PSN 292657.5S 1475912.8E. b. 543FT AMSL PSN 292700.2S 1475916.9E. c. 547FT AMSL PSN 292656.2S 1475913.7E. d. 544FT AMSL PSN 292700.7S 1475916.3E. e. 537FT AMSL PSN 292657.6S 1475912.4E. f. 540FT AMSL PSN 292656.8S 1475913.5E. g. 558FT AMSL PSN 292707.9S 1475822.0E. h. 550FT AMSL PSN 292703.7S 1475827.6E. i. 553FT AMSL PSN 292711.1S 1475830.2E. j. 553FT AMSL PSN 292711.8S 1475832.8E. k. 563FT AMSL PSN 292714.5S 1475841.1E. l. 550FT AMSL PSN 292710.1S 14Verified
Source
Published by
Airservices Australia (Aeronautical Information Service)
Source type
State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
Last checked
2026-09-15

Common questions

What is the ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The ICAO code is YLRD.

What is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The IATA code is LHG.

What are the YLRD airport codes?

Lightning Ridge Airport is YLRD by ICAO and LHG by IATA. Operators and flight plans use the ICAO code; tickets and baggage use the IATA code.

What are the coordinates of YLRD?

-29.4529, 147.9771. This is the directory position for identifying the aerodrome; operational planning uses the current AIP.

What kind of aerodrome is YLRD?

The global directory classifies YLRD as a medium airport. It has scheduled airline service.

What other airports are near YLRD?

Other aerodromes we can arrange support at in this country include YSCB/CBR Canberra Airport, YPAD/ADL Adelaide International Airport, YBBN/BNE Brisbane International Airport, YBRM/BME Broome International Airport.

What we can arrange

Our services at this airport

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Flight Permits

Overflight and landing, arranged with the state

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Ground Handling

Ramp, passengers and turnaround at the stand

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Fuel Provision

Jet A1, JP-8 and 100LL, uplifted where you need it

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Airline Catering

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Hotel Reservation

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Aircraft Charter

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