Deniliquin Airport (YDLQ)
Medium airport · Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Deniliquin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YDLQ |
| IATA | DNQ |
| Elevation | 316 ft (96 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°33'34" E 144°56'46" -35.55940, 144.94600 |
| Location | Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,999 ft (1219 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
Deniliquin Airport at a glance
Deniliquin Airport is a medium airport in Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as DNQ. The field elevation of 316 ft (96 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YDLQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 3,999 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YDLQ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Deniliquin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Echuca Airport | YECH | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Kerang Airport | YKER | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Shepparton Airport | YSHT | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Hay Airport | YHAY | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Swan Hill Airport | YSWH | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Deniliquin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 316 ft field elevation of Deniliquin Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Deniliquin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Deniliquin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Deniliquin Airport is YDLQ, and its IATA code is DNQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Deniliquin Airport above sea level?
Deniliquin Airport sits at an elevation of 316 feet (96 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Deniliquin Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.5594, 144.9460 — in Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Echuca Airport, about 69 km away.
Does YDLQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YDLQ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Deniliquin Airport?
Deniliquin Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,999 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.