Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG): Codes, Runways & Location
Lightning Ridge Airport (IATA: LHG · ICAO: YLRD) is a medium-sized airport in Australia. It lies at 29.4529° S, 147.9771° E, 540 ft (165 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lightning Ridge Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code LHG and the ICAO code YLRD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lightning Ridge Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1406 m (4613 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 surfaces: gravel, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 540 ft (165 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Collarenebri Airport (CRB) 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 ≈ 1,406 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lightning Ridge Airport
Where is Lightning Ridge Airport located?
Lightning Ridge Airport is located in Australia. Its coordinates are 29.4529° S, 147.9771° E.
What is the airport code for Lightning Ridge Airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport has an IATA code of LHG and an ICAO code of YLRD.
How long is the runway at Lightning Ridge Airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport's longest runway is about 1406 m (4613 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lightning Ridge Airport have?
Lightning Ridge Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with gravel, asphalt surfacing.
Is Lightning Ridge Airport a major airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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