Lightning Ridge Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Australia. Its IATA code is LHG and its ICAO code is YLRD. The airport lies at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 4,613 ft (1,406 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LHG
- ICAO code
- YLRD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 540 ft (165 m)
- Coordinates
- -29.4529, 147.9772
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,405 ft · 733 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,613 ft · 1,406 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lightning Ridge Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WGE Walgett Airport | Australia | 66 km · 41 mi |
| SGO St George Airport | Australia | 167 km · 104 mi |
| CNB Coonamble Airport | Australia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| MRZ Moree Airport | Moree, Australia | 181 km · 112 mi |
| NAA Narrabri Airport | Narrabri, Australia | 203 km · 126 mi |
| BRK Bourke Airport | Australia | 206 km · 128 mi |
| CMA Cunnamulla Airport | Australia | 279 km · 173 mi |
| CAZ Cobar Airport | Australia | 312 km · 194 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LHG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 584 | 363 | 315 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,789 | 3,597 | 3,126 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,279 | 4,523 | 3,930 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,383 | 5,209 | 4,526 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,909 | 6,157 | 5,350 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,103 | 6,899 | 5,995 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,588 | 7,201 | 6,257 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,083 | 7,508 | 6,525 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,225 | 8,218 | 7,141 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,935 | 8,659 | 7,524 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,466 | 8,989 | 7,811 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,080 | 9,370 | 8,142 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,933 | 9,900 | 8,603 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,057 | 9,977 | 8,670 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,378 | 10,177 | 8,843 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,442 | 10,217 | 8,878 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 127.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lightning Ridge Airport?
The IATA code of Lightning Ridge Airport is LHG and its ICAO code is YLRD.
Where is Lightning Ridge Airport located?
Lightning Ridge Airport is in New South Wales, Australia, at -29.4529, 147.9772.
What time zone is Lightning Ridge Airport in?
Lightning Ridge Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lightning Ridge Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 4,613 ft (1,406 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lightning Ridge Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Walgett Airport (WGE), about 66 km (41 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.