Airport code
LHG — Lightning Ridge Airport
LHG is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport, an airport serving Lightning Ridge, Australia. Its ICAO code is YLRD, and it operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -29.4567, 147.9840 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m).
Overview
About Lightning Ridge Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport is an airport located 2 nautical miles south southwest of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LHG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YLRD |
| Airport name | Lightning Ridge Airport |
| City | Lightning Ridge |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -29.4567 |
| Longitude | 147.9840 |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 4,613 ft (1,406 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport?
The IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport is LHG.
What is the ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport?
The ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport is YLRD.
Where is LHG airport located?
Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) is located in Lightning Ridge, Australia.
What time zone is LHG in?
Lightning Ridge Airport operates in the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to LHG?
The nearest airport to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) is Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett, about 66 km away.
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