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Lightning Ridge Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport (IATA LHG · ICAO YLRD) is a medium airport in AU-NSW, AU with scheduled passenger service.
Quick answer
Lightning Ridge Airport (IATA LHG · ICAO YLRD) is a medium airport in AU-NSW, AU with scheduled passenger service. Reference data lists 2 open runways (longest 4,613 ft). Elevation 540 ft. Nearest FlightLogic-rated guide: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (363 miles, score 8.3/10).
- Codes
- IATA LHG · ICAO YLRD
- Region (ISO)
- AU-NSW
- Country (ISO)
- AU
- Facility type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 540 ft
- Runways
- 2 open · longest 4,613 ft (ASP)
- Scheduled service
- Yes — scheduled passenger flights
About Lightning Ridge Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport is catalogued as a medium airport serving AU-NSW, AU. Scheduled passenger flights are recorded in the public-domain OurAirports dataset that powers this profile. It lists 2 open runways, the longest about 4,613 ft (ASP). Field elevation is 540 ft.
The nearest FlightLogic-rated airport guide is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (363 miles, score 8.3/10) — use that page for terminals, lounges, Wi-Fi and ground transport detail while this directory entry covers codes, location and runway facts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lightning Ridge Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes. OurAirports marks Lightning Ridge Airport (IATA LHG · ICAO YLRD) as having scheduled passenger service — it is included in FlightLogic's commercial airport directory.
Where is Lightning Ridge Airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport is listed in AU-NSW, AU at approximately -29.45, 147.98. Use FlightLogic's airports-near-me tool to compare distance from your location.
What is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport?
The IATA code is LHG; the ICAO code is YLRD. Travellers and booking tools usually search by the three-letter IATA code.
Which FlightLogic-rated airport is closest to Lightning Ridge Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is about 363 miles away and scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic — see /airports/sydney/ for terminals, lounges and ground transport.
How do I find hotels near Lightning Ridge Airport?
Search stays near Lightning Ridge Airport via FlightLogic's hotel handoff (Booking.com) from the travel essentials section on this page, or browse /hotels/airport/ for curated airport hotels at major hubs.
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Location
Coordinates -29.45, 147.98 · Open in OpenStreetMap · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Reference data: OurAirports (ourairports.com) — public domain data. FlightLogic hosts the commercial scheduled subset only. Codes, runway and location data are community-maintained; always confirm operational details with the airport or your airline before travel. More about this data.