Medium airport · Lockhart River, Australia
Lockhart River Airport
Being so remote with the road to Lockhart River being unpassable during the tropical wet season, the airport provides a vital transport hub for the community as well as being the only means of freighting in critical medical and other supplies during the summer months. Its IATA code is IRG. Its ICAO code is YLHR. It has 1 runway, longest 4,919 ft (ASP). Elevation 77 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lockhart River, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IRG |
| ICAO code | YLHR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,919 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 77 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.7869° S, 143.3050° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lockhart River Airport is known for
Being so remote with the road to Lockhart River being unpassable during the tropical wet season, the airport provides a vital transport hub for the community as well as being the only means of freighting in critical medical and other supplies during the summer months.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lockhart River Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kutini-Payamu National Park · Australia · 9.3 miles away
- Ma'alpiku Island National Park · Australia · 15.0 miles away
- Mitirinchi Island National Park · Australia · 29.1 miles away
- Wuthara Island National Park · Australia · 35.3 miles away
- Piper Islands National Park · Australia · 39.3 miles away
- Sandbanks National Park · Australia · 59.2 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lockhart River Airport?
Being so remote with the road to Lockhart River being unpassable during the tropical wet season, the airport provides a vital transport hub for the community as well as being the only means of freighting in critical medical and other supplies during the summer months.
What is the airport code for Lockhart River Airport?
Lockhart River Airport — its IATA code is IRG and its ICAO code is YLHR.
Where is Lockhart River Airport located?
Lockhart River Airport serves Lockhart River, Australia. Its coordinates are 12.7869° S, 143.3050° E.
How high is Lockhart River Airport?
Lockhart River Airport sits at 77 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27034
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockhart_River_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.