Leonora Airport — Leonora, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLeonora Airport in Leonora uses the IATA code LNO, with YLEO as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LNO
Leonora Airport
Leonora Airport, code LNO, serves the small gold-mining town of Leonora in the remote Goldfields region of Western Australia. The airport is primarily used for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) operations, ferrying mine workers to nearby gold and nickel operations, along with general aviation, medical evacuation flights, and occasional Royal Flying Doctor Service use given the vast distances and sparse population of the Outback. LNO has an unpaved or basic sealed runway typical of remote Western Australian strips, with no major scheduled airline terminal infrastructure. Its role is functional rather than touristic, tying an isolated mining community into the broader logistics network that keeps Australia's resources sector running.
Runways at Leonora Airport (LNO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6621 ft (2018 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 3740 ft (1140 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Leonora Airport (LNO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.8 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 118.4 MHz |
Airports near Leonora Airport (LNO)
- Leinster Airport (LER) — 129.7 km (80.6 mi)
- Mount Keith Airport (WME) — 192.0 km (119.3 mi)
- Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) — 213.3 km (132.5 mi)
- Wiluna Airport (WUN) — 271.9 km (169.0 mi)
- Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) — 349.8 km (217.4 mi)
- Meekatharra Airport (MKR) — 371.0 km (230.5 mi)
- Esperance Airport (EPR) — 536.6 km (333.4 mi)
- Perth International Airport (PER) — 615.5 km (382.5 mi)
LNO is Leonora Airport in Western Australia's Goldfields, mainly used for FIFO mining charter flights. People searching LNO usually want to confirm it has no regular passenger airline service, only charter and mining-related traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Leonora Airport?
The IATA code for Leonora Airport is LNO.
What is the ICAO code for Leonora Airport?
The ICAO code for Leonora Airport is YLEO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.