Airports / Australia / LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport.
Australia · 540 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
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3 ratings
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Operators based
540
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Walgett Airport (WGE).
Overview
Lightning Ridge Airport (YLRD / LHG) sits in Australia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 540 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LHG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Walgett Airport (WGE, 36 nm), Dirranbandi Airport (DRN, 53 nm), and Brewarrina Airport (BWQ, 68 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,613-foot paved runway, LHG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from LHG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from LHG.
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Field capability
ICAO
YLRD
IATA
LHG
FAA / Local
YLRD
Elevation
540 ft
Coordinates
29.4529° S · 147.9771° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 540 ft, LHG sits higher than 59% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,613 ft
- 10/284,613 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,405 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,613 ft
LHG's 4,613 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmWGEWalgett Airport
- 53nmDRNDirranbandi Airport
- 68nmBWQBrewarrina Airport
- 94nmCNBCoonamble Airport
- 98nmMRZMoree AirportMoree
- 109nmNAANarrabri AirportNarrabri
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LHG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,367 nm | 10h 33m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,216 nm | 14h 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,437 nm | 15h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,527 nm | 15h 35m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,668 nm | 15h 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,721 nm | 16h 2m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,818 nm | 16h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,956 nm | 16h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LHG?
- Lightning Ridge Airport's longest paved runway is 4,613 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LHG?
- Lightning Ridge Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,613 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LHG?
- The closest alternate is Walgett Airport (WGE), about 36 nm away, followed by Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LHG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 33m (4,367 nm), Anchorage about 14h 51m (6,216 nm), San Francisco about 15h 22m (6,437 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.