Airport code
LST — Launceston Airport
LST is the IATA code for Launceston Airport, an airport serving Launceston (Western Junction), Australia. Its ICAO code is YMLT, and it operates in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -41.5453, 147.2140 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 562 ft (171 m).
Overview
About Launceston Airport
Launceston Airport is a regional airport on the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania. The airport is located in the industrial area of Western Junction, 15 kilometres from Launceston city centre. It is Tasmania's second busiest after Hobart.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LST |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YMLT |
| Airport name | Launceston Airport |
| City | Launceston (Western Junction) |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -41.5453 |
| Longitude | 147.2140 |
| Elevation | 562 ft (171 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Launceston Airport?
The IATA code for Launceston Airport is LST.
What is the ICAO code for Launceston Airport?
The ICAO code for Launceston Airport is YMLT.
Where is LST airport located?
Launceston Airport (LST) is located in Launceston (Western Junction), Australia.
What time zone is LST in?
Launceston Airport operates in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to LST?
The nearest airport to Launceston Airport (LST) is Devonport Airport (DPO) in Devonport, about 78 km away.
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