Longreach Airport (LRE): Codes, Runways & Location
Longreach Airport (IATA: LRE · ICAO: YLRE) is a medium-sized airport serving Longreach, Australia. It lies at 23.4342° S, 144.2800° E, 627 ft (191 m) above sea level.
Overview of Longreach Airport
Longreach Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Longreach in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code LRE and the ICAO code YLRE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Longreach Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1936 m (6352 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 627 ft (191 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Isisford Airport (ISI) about 93 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 ≈ 1,936 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longreach Airport
Where is Longreach Airport located?
Longreach Airport is located in Longreach, Australia. Its coordinates are 23.4342° S, 144.2800° E.
What is the airport code for Longreach Airport?
Longreach Airport has an IATA code of LRE and an ICAO code of YLRE.
How long is the runway at Longreach Airport?
Longreach Airport's longest runway is about 1936 m (6352 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Longreach Airport have?
Longreach Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, gravel surfacing.
Is Longreach Airport a major airport?
Longreach Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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