Leigh Creek Airport — , Australia

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Searching for an airport code near ? Leigh Creek Airport is identified as LGH (ICAO: YLEC).

Distance & flight time from LGH

Leigh Creek Airport

Leigh Creek Airport serves the small settlement of Leigh Creek in the arid north of South Australia, in the country near the Flinders Ranges and the vast outback beyond. At an elevation of about 856 feet, it has two runways of asphalt and bitumen, the longer near 5,610 feet, providing an air link for a remote community once tied to coal mining. The surrounding region is dry, sparsely populated country on the edge of the South Australian desert, a gateway toward the Flinders Ranges. The airport supports general and charter aviation across the long outback distances. The LGH code identifies this field, serving an isolated corner of the South Australian interior.

Runways at Leigh Creek Airport (LGH)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
02/203999 ft (1219 m)59 ft (18 m)BIT
11/295610 ft (1710 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Leigh Creek Airport (LGH)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.7 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR121.2 MHz
UNICLEIGH CREEK UNICOM126.7 MHz

Airports near Leigh Creek Airport (LGH)

The LGH code helps identify the Leigh Creek airport for charter and general-aviation flights in South Australia's arid north. It keeps this outback field distinct on itineraries where road distances to the Flinders Ranges are long.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Leigh Creek Airport?

The IATA code for Leigh Creek Airport is LGH.

What is the ICAO code for Leigh Creek Airport?

The ICAO code for Leigh Creek Airport is YLEC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.