Port Lincoln Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Port Lincoln, Australia. Its IATA code is PLO and its ICAO code is YPLC. The airport lies at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 4,918 ft (1,499 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Adelaide time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PLO
- ICAO code
- YPLC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- -34.6053, 135.8800
- Time zone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,918 ft · 1,499 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05/23 | 4,183 ft · 1,275 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
| 15/33 | 4,757 ft · 1,450 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Port Lincoln Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KGC Kingscote Airport | Australia | 194 km · 121 mi |
| WYA Whyalla Airport | Whyalla, Australia | 229 km · 142 mi |
| ADL Adelaide International Airport | Adelaide, Australia | 245 km · 152 mi |
| PUG Port Augusta Airport | Australia | 289 km · 180 mi |
| CED Ceduna Airport | Australia | 341 km · 212 mi |
| OLP Olympic Dam Airport | Olympic Dam, Australia | 468 km · 291 mi |
| PXH Prominent Hill Airport | Mount Eba, Australia | 545 km · 339 mi |
| MGB Mount Gambier Airport | Mount Gambier, Australia | 561 km · 349 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PLO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,406 | 874 | 759 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,197 | 3,229 | 2,806 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,811 | 4,854 | 4,218 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,537 | 5,304 | 4,609 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,349 | 5,809 | 5,048 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,839 | 6,114 | 5,313 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,771 | 6,693 | 5,816 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,358 | 8,300 | 7,213 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,557 | 8,424 | 7,320 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,772 | 8,557 | 7,436 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,389 | 8,941 | 7,769 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,467 | 9,611 | 8,351 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,906 | 9,884 | 8,589 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,080 | 9,991 | 8,682 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 16,328 | 10,146 | 8,816 | View route |
| JFK New York | 17,332 | 10,770 | 9,359 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.700 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 125.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Port Lincoln Airport?
The IATA code of Port Lincoln Airport is PLO and its ICAO code is YPLC.
Where is Port Lincoln Airport located?
Port Lincoln Airport is in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, at -34.6053, 135.8800.
What time zone is Port Lincoln Airport in?
Port Lincoln Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Port Lincoln Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 4,918 ft (1,499 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Port Lincoln Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kingscote Airport (KGC), about 194 km (121 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.