Lockhart River Airport (IRG): Codes, Runways & Location
Lockhart River Airport (IATA: IRG · ICAO: YLHR) is a medium-sized airport serving Lockhart River, Australia. It lies at 12.7869° S, 143.3050° E, 77 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lockhart River Airport
Lockhart River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lockhart River in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code IRG and the ICAO code YLHR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lockhart River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1499 m (4919 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 77 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Batavia Downs Airport (BVW) about 70 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 ≈ 1,499 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lockhart River Airport
Where is Lockhart River Airport located?
Lockhart River Airport is located in Lockhart River, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.7869° S, 143.3050° E.
What is the airport code for Lockhart River Airport?
Lockhart River Airport has an IATA code of IRG and an ICAO code of YLHR.
How long is the runway at Lockhart River Airport?
Lockhart River Airport's longest runway is about 1499 m (4919 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lockhart River Airport have?
Lockhart River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lockhart River Airport a major airport?
Lockhart River Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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