Lockhart River Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Lockhart River, Australia. Its IATA code is IRG and its ICAO code is YLHR. The airport lies at an elevation of 77 ft (23 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 4,919 ft (1,499 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IRG
- ICAO code
- YLHR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 77 ft (23 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.7869, 143.3050
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,919 ft · 1,499 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lockhart River Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CUQ Coen Airport | Coen, Australia | 110 km · 68 mi |
| WEI Weipa Airport | Weipa, Australia | 150 km · 93 mi |
| AUU Aurukun Airport | Aurukun, Australia | 183 km · 114 mi |
| ABM Northern Peninsula Airport | Bamaga, Australia | 225 km · 140 mi |
| HID Horn Island Airport | Horn, Australia | 268 km · 167 mi |
| SYU Warraber Island Airport | Sue Islet, Australia | 291 km · 181 mi |
| EDR Pormpuraaw Airport | Pormpuraaw, Australia | 298 km · 185 mi |
| CNC Coconut Island Airport | Australia | 305 km · 190 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IRG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,484 | 1,543 | 1,341 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,613 | 2,866 | 2,491 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,388 | 3,348 | 2,909 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,493 | 4,035 | 3,506 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,465 | 5,260 | 4,571 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,407 | 6,466 | 5,619 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,553 | 7,179 | 6,238 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,771 | 7,314 | 6,356 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,987 | 8,070 | 7,012 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,344 | 8,291 | 7,205 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,193 | 8,819 | 7,663 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,620 | 9,085 | 7,894 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,626 | 9,088 | 7,898 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,674 | 9,118 | 7,923 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,263 | 9,484 | 8,241 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,850 | 9,849 | 8,558 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lockhart River Airport?
The IATA code of Lockhart River Airport is IRG and its ICAO code is YLHR.
Where is Lockhart River Airport located?
Lockhart River Airport is in Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia, at -12.7869, 143.3050.
What time zone is Lockhart River Airport in?
Lockhart River Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lockhart River Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 4,919 ft (1,499 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lockhart River Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Coen Airport (CUQ), about 110 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.