Lake Evella Airport (LEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Lake Evella Airport (IATA: LEL · ICAO: YLEV) is a small airport in Australia. It lies at 12.4989° S, 135.8060° E, 256 ft (78 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lake Evella Airport
Lake Evella Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code LEL and the ICAO code YLEV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lake Evella Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1065 m (3494 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: per. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 256 ft (78 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Elcho Island Airport (ELC) about 59 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,065 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Evella Airport
Where is Lake Evella Airport located?
Lake Evella Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 12.4989° S, 135.8060° E.
What is the airport code for Lake Evella Airport?
Lake Evella Airport has an IATA code of LEL and an ICAO code of YLEV.
How long is the runway at Lake Evella Airport?
Lake Evella Airport's longest runway is about 1065 m (3494 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Lake Evella Airport have?
Lake Evella Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with per surfacing.
Is Lake Evella Airport a major airport?
Lake Evella Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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