Learmonth Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Exmouth, Australia. Its IATA code is LEA and its ICAO code is YPLM. The airport lies at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 9,997 ft (3,047 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Perth time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LEA
- ICAO code
- YPLM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.2352, 114.0900
- Time zone
- Australia/Perth
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,997 ft · 3,047 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Learmonth Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CVQ Carnarvon Airport | Carnarvon, Australia | 298 km · 185 mi |
| KTA Karratha Airport | Karratha, Australia | 325 km · 202 mi |
| PBO Paraburdoo Airport | Paraburdoo, Australia | 389 km · 242 mi |
| MJK Shark Bay Airport | Denham, Australia | 411 km · 255 mi |
| PHE Port Hedland International Airport | Port Hedland, Australia | 513 km · 319 mi |
| CKW Christmas Creek Airport | Christmas Creek Mine, Australia | 571 km · 355 mi |
| ZNE Newman Airport | Newman, Australia | 600 km · 373 mi |
| KAX Kalbarri Airport | Kalbarri, Australia | 607 km · 377 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LEA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,842 | 1,766 | 1,535 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,839 | 2,386 | 2,073 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,901 | 4,288 | 3,726 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,934 | 4,308 | 3,744 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,972 | 4,332 | 3,765 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,244 | 5,123 | 4,451 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,549 | 5,312 | 4,616 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,247 | 6,989 | 6,073 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 12,976 | 8,063 | 7,006 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,406 | 8,330 | 7,239 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,609 | 8,456 | 7,348 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,519 | 9,022 | 7,840 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,761 | 9,172 | 7,970 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,562 | 10,291 | 8,943 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 17,804 | 11,063 | 9,613 | View route |
| JFK New York | 17,839 | 11,085 | 9,632 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.500 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.300 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 125.900 |
| GND | GND | 25.930 |
| TWR | TWR | 25.780 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Learmonth Airport?
The IATA code of Learmonth Airport is LEA and its ICAO code is YPLM.
Where is Learmonth Airport located?
Learmonth Airport is in Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia, at -22.2352, 114.0900.
What time zone is Learmonth Airport in?
Learmonth Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Perth. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Learmonth Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 9,997 ft (3,047 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Learmonth Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Carnarvon Airport (CVQ), about 298 km (185 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.