Medium airport · Australia
Lightning Ridge Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport is a medium airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is LHG. Its ICAO code is YLRD. It has 2 runways, longest 4,613 ft (GVL). Elevation 540 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LHG |
| ICAO code | YLRD |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 4,613 ft (GVL) |
| Elevation | 540 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.4529° S, 147.9771° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lightning Ridge Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Culgoa National Park · Australia · 62.3 miles away
- Culgoa Floodplain National Park · Australia · 82.0 miles away
- Narkoola National Park · Australia · 113.9 miles away
- Thrushton National Park · Australia · 118.2 miles away
- Alton National Park · Australia · 129.5 miles away
- Warrumbungle National Park · Australia · 141.2 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Lightning Ridge Airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport — its IATA code is LHG and its ICAO code is YLRD.
Where is Lightning Ridge Airport located?
Lightning Ridge Airport serves Australia. Its coordinates are 29.4529° S, 147.9771° E.
How high is Lightning Ridge Airport?
Lightning Ridge Airport sits at 540 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27037
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Ridge_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.