Medium airport · Launceston (Western Junction), Australia
Launceston Airport
It is Tasmania's second busiest after Hobart. Its IATA code is LST. Its ICAO code is YMLT. It has 3 runways, longest 6,499 ft (GRS). Elevation 562 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Launceston (Western Junction), Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LST |
| ICAO code | YMLT |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 6,499 ft (GRS) |
| Elevation | 562 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.5449° S, 147.2108° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Launceston Airport is known for
It is Tasmania's second busiest after Hobart.
Official website: http://www.launcestonairport.com.au/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Launceston Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ben Lomond National Park · Australia · 23.6 miles away
- Narawntapu National Park · Australia · 40.5 miles away
- Devils Gullet State Reserve · Australia · 45.9 miles away
- Mole Creek Karst National Park · Australia · 47.8 miles away
- St Marys Pass State Reserve · Australia · 51.9 miles away
- Douglas-Apsley National Park · Australia · 53.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Launceston Airport?
It is Tasmania's second busiest after Hobart.
What is the airport code for Launceston Airport?
Launceston Airport — its IATA code is LST and its ICAO code is YMLT.
Where is Launceston Airport located?
Launceston Airport serves Launceston (Western Junction), Australia. Its coordinates are 41.5449° S, 147.2108° E.
How high is Launceston Airport?
Launceston Airport sits at 562 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27063
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Launceston_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.