Launceston Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Launceston (Western Junction), Australia. Its IATA code is LST and its ICAO code is YMLT. The airport lies at an elevation of 562 ft (171 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 14R/32L, 6,499 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Hobart time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LST
- ICAO code
- YMLT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 562 ft (171 m)
- Coordinates
- -41.5449, 147.2108
- Time zone
- Australia/Hobart
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 2,297 ft · 700 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Grass | No |
| 14R/32L | 6,499 ft · 1,981 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,264 ft · 690 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Launceston Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DPO Devonport Airport | Devonport, Australia | 77 km · 48 mi |
| BWT Wynyard Airport | Burnie, Australia | 138 km · 86 mi |
| HBA Hobart International Airport | Hobart (Cambridge), Australia | 146 km · 91 mi |
| FLS Flinders Island Airport | Whitemark, Australia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| KNS King Island Airport | Australia | 337 km · 209 mi |
| MBW Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 436 km · 271 mi |
| AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport | Geelong/Melbourne, Australia | 455 km · 283 mi |
| MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport | Essendon Fields, Australia | 468 km · 291 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LST. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 914 | 568 | 493 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,451 | 4,009 | 3,483 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,606 | 5,347 | 4,647 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,588 | 5,957 | 5,177 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,219 | 6,350 | 5,518 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,604 | 6,589 | 5,726 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,980 | 7,444 | 6,469 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,654 | 7,863 | 6,832 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,753 | 7,924 | 6,886 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,377 | 8,312 | 7,223 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,999 | 9,320 | 8,099 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,450 | 9,600 | 8,342 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,611 | 10,322 | 8,969 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,720 | 10,389 | 9,028 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 17,157 | 10,661 | 9,264 | View route |
| LHR London | 17,334 | 10,771 | 9,360 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 112.600 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.700 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 126.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Launceston Airport?
The IATA code of Launceston Airport is LST and its ICAO code is YMLT.
Where is Launceston Airport located?
Launceston Airport is in Launceston (Western Junction), Tasmania, Australia, at -41.5449, 147.2108.
What time zone is Launceston Airport in?
Launceston Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Hobart. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Launceston Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14R/32L, 6,499 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Launceston Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Devonport Airport (DPO), about 77 km (48 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.