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Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Guide

Lightning Ridge Airport serves the surrounding area, Australia. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code LHG. ICAO code YLRD.

IATA LHG ICAO YLRD Australia

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Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA

LHG

ICAO

YLRD

City

n/a

Country

Australia

Airport type

medium airport

Scheduled service

Yes

Coordinates

-29.4529, 147.9770

Elevation

540 ft

Live flights to and from LHG

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with LHG as origin or destination.

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Plan your departure from Lightning Ridge Airport

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Lightning Ridge Airport

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Plan your route around Lightning Ridge Airport

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Weather at Lightning Ridge Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

15.4°C

Clear sky

Updated 2026-06-02 21:45:00

Feels like

12.6°C

Wind

16.3 kph

Visibility

74.0 km

Humidity

63%

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Coordinates

-29.4529, 147.9770

Nearby city

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Restaurants near Lightning Ridge Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Nobby's Bar

1 Onyx St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

2.9/5

Morillas Cafe

2 Morilla St

4.2/5

The Busy Bee Cafe & Catering

23 Opal St

4.3/5

Kebab Fresh

9 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

5.0/5

Harlequin Cafe

26 Morilla St

2.7/5

Opal Street Cafe

12 Opal St

4.5/5

The Gourmet Gecko

7a Opal St

4.1/5

Steve’s Takeaway

16 Opal Street, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.0/5

Hotels near Lightning Ridge Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Lorne Station

Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

3.5/5

Sonja's Bed & Breakfast

60 Butterfly Ave, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.5/5

Fossickers Cottages

2 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.5/5

Chasin' Opal Holiday Park

10 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.0/5

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

Onyx St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

3.5/5

Crocodile Caravan Park

5 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.5/5

The Wallangulla Motel

22 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.0/5

Lightning Ridge Holiday Park

44 Harlequin St, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834 Australia

4.5/5

How to get from Lightning Ridge Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi

Taxi availability can vary by flight schedule and local demand. Confirm pickup options locally before travel.

02 Car rental

Car rental information has not been added yet. Check the airport website or local operators for current options.

03 Public transport

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04 Airport transfer

Private transfer availability may depend on local hotels, tour operators, or pre-booked services.

05 Distance to city center

Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Lightning Ridge Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Parking options may vary by season and terminal. Check the official airport website before your trip.

Runways & Technical Info

Ready for OurAirports runway and frequency imports.

Runways

10 / 28

4,613 ft · 60 ft wide · ASP

Lighted Open

04 / 22

2,405 ft · 98 ft wide · GVL

Lighted Open

Frequencies

CTAF

CTAF

126.700 MHz

FSS

BRISBANE CNTR

127.100 MHz

Traveler Comments about Lightning Ridge Airport

Airport comment summary if available, followed by recent traveler review excerpts.

Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Tracy Lee

2022-01-15

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Bryan H

2019-07-23

5/5

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FAQ

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What is the IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The IATA code for Lightning Ridge Airport is LHG.

Where is Lightning Ridge Airport located?

Lightning Ridge Airport is located in AU-NSW, Australia.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Lightning Ridge Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport?

The ICAO code for Lightning Ridge Airport is YLRD.