Small airport · Lord Howe Island, Australia
Lord Howe Island Airport
Lord Howe Island Airport is a small airport serving Lord Howe Island, Australia. Its IATA code is LDH. Its ICAO code is YLHI. It has 1 runway, longest 2,906 ft (B). Elevation 5 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lord Howe Island, Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LDH |
| ICAO code | YLHI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,906 ft (B) |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 31.5382° S, 159.0755° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Prior to its opening in September 1974, Lord Howe Island was served by flying boats from Rose Bay Water Airport. QantasLink ended its own flights to the island in May 2025 as it retired its Dash 8 Q200 fleet; Skytrans Australia took over the Sydney service, retaining a Qantas codeshare agreement.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lord Howe Island Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lord Howe Marine Park · Australia · 119.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Lord Howe Island Airport?
Lord Howe Island Airport — its IATA code is LDH and its ICAO code is YLHI.
Where is Lord Howe Island Airport located?
Lord Howe Island Airport serves Lord Howe Island, Australia. Its coordinates are 31.5382° S, 159.0755° E.
What is the history of Lord Howe Island Airport?
Prior to its opening in September 1974, Lord Howe Island was served by flying boats from Rose Bay Water Airport. QantasLink ended its own flights to the island in May 2025 as it retired its Dash 8 Q200 fleet; Skytrans Australia took over the Sydney service, retaining a Qantas codeshare agreement.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27721
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Howe_Island_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.