Leigh Creek Airport (LGH): Codes, Runways & Location
Leigh Creek Airport (IATA: LGH · ICAO: YLEC) is a medium-sized airport in Australia. It lies at 30.5983° S, 138.4260° E, 856 ft (261 m) above sea level.
Overview of Leigh Creek Airport
Leigh Creek Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code LGH and the ICAO code YLEC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Leigh Creek Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1710 m (5610 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 856 ft (261 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Balcanoona Airport (LCN) about 88 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 ≈ 1,710 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leigh Creek Airport
Where is Leigh Creek Airport located?
Leigh Creek Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 30.5983° S, 138.4260° E.
What is the airport code for Leigh Creek Airport?
Leigh Creek Airport has an IATA code of LGH and an ICAO code of YLEC.
How long is the runway at Leigh Creek Airport?
Leigh Creek Airport's longest runway is about 1710 m (5610 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Leigh Creek Airport have?
Leigh Creek Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Leigh Creek Airport a major airport?
Leigh Creek Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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