Airport code
LDH — Lord Howe Island Airport
LDH is the IATA code for Lord Howe Island Airport, an airport serving Lord Howe Island, Australia. Its ICAO code is YLHI, and it operates in the Australia/Lord_Howe time zone (UTC+10:30). The airport sits at -31.5383, 159.0770 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).
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About Lord Howe Island Airport
Lord Howe Island Airport is an airport providing air transportation to Lord Howe Island. It is operated by the Lord Howe Island Board. Prior to its opening in September 1974, Lord Howe Island was served by flying boats from Rose Bay Water Airport. The pending cessation of flying boat operations prompted the NSW Government and the then Australian Department of Transport to engage the Australian Army Corps of Engineers to build a grass runway, thus allowing land-based aircraft to operate to the island.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LDH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YLHI |
| Airport name | Lord Howe Island Airport |
| City | Lord Howe Island |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Lord_Howe (UTC+10:30) |
| Latitude | -31.5383 |
| Longitude | 159.0770 |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 2,906 ft (886 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lord Howe Island Airport?
The IATA code for Lord Howe Island Airport is LDH.
What is the ICAO code for Lord Howe Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Lord Howe Island Airport is YLHI.
Where is LDH airport located?
Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) is located in Lord Howe Island, Australia.
What time zone is LDH in?
Lord Howe Island Airport operates in the Australia/Lord_Howe time zone, which is UTC+10:30.
What is the nearest airport to LDH?
The nearest airport to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) in Coffs Harbour, about 584 km away.
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