Airport code

LHG Airport Code, Lightning Ridge Airport

LHG is the IATA airport code for Lightning Ridge Airport, a regional airport serving Australia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, YLRD.

City
-
Country
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-29.45286, 147.97715
Elevation
540 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is LHG?

LHG is the IATA airport code for Lightning Ridge Airport, in Australia. The same airport has the ICAO code YLRD.

Its ICAO code YLRD begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) at a glance
IATA airport codeLHG
ICAO airport codeYLRD
AirportLightning Ridge Airport
CountryAustralia
Runways2

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Where is LHG airport located?

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) is in Australia, at coordinates -29.45286, 147.97715.

It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.45° S, 147.98° E. The runways sit at 540 ft (165 m) elevation.

Runways at LHG

It has 2 runways. The longest is 4,613 ft (1.41 km), designated 10/28.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport is LHG. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The 3-letter IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport is LHG.

What is the ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport is YLRD. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LHG.

What is the difference between LHG and YLRD?

LHG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YLRD is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Lightning Ridge Airport.

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