Longreach Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Longreach, Australia. Its IATA code is LRE and its ICAO code is YLRE. The airport lies at an elevation of 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,352 ft (1,936 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LRE
- ICAO code
- YLRE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 627 ft (191 m)
- Coordinates
- -23.4320, 144.2775
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,352 ft · 1,936 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Longreach Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BCI Barcaldine Airport | Barcaldine, Australia | 106 km · 66 mi |
| BKQ Blackall Airport | Blackall, Australia | 161 km · 100 mi |
| WIN Winton Airport | Australia | 170 km · 106 mi |
| WNR Windorah Airport | Windorah, Australia | 274 km · 170 mi |
| HGD Hughenden Airport | Hughenden, Australia | 291 km · 181 mi |
| RCM Richmond Airport | Australia | 326 km · 203 mi |
| ULP Quilpie Airport | Australia | 353 km · 219 mi |
| CTL Charleville Airport | Charleville, Australia | 387 km · 240 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LRE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,348 | 838 | 728 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,153 | 3,202 | 2,782 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,575 | 4,086 | 3,550 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,622 | 4,736 | 4,116 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,225 | 5,732 | 4,981 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,991 | 6,830 | 5,935 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,201 | 6,960 | 6,048 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,076 | 7,504 | 6,520 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,495 | 8,385 | 7,287 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,792 | 8,570 | 7,447 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,676 | 9,119 | 7,925 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,169 | 9,426 | 8,191 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,191 | 9,439 | 8,202 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,633 | 9,714 | 8,441 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,685 | 9,746 | 8,469 | View route |
| JFK New York | 15,993 | 9,937 | 8,635 | 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 Longreach Airport?
The IATA code of Longreach Airport is LRE and its ICAO code is YLRE.
Where is Longreach Airport located?
Longreach Airport is in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, at -23.4320, 144.2775.
What time zone is Longreach Airport in?
Longreach 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 Longreach Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,352 ft (1,936 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Longreach Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Barcaldine Airport (BCI), about 106 km (66 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.