Leigh Creek Airport (YLEC)
Medium airport · South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Leigh Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLEC |
| IATA | LGH |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°35'54" E 138°25'34" -30.59830, 138.42600 |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,999 ft (1219 m) | 59 ft | BIT | No |
| 11/29 | 5,610 ft (1710 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leigh Creek Airport at a glance
Leigh Creek Airport is a medium airport in South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as LGH. The field elevation of 856 ft (261 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLEC 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 — 11/29 — offers 5,610 ft (1710 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLEC 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 Leigh Creek Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marree Airport | YMRE | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Port Augusta Airport | YPAG | 223 km (120 NM) |
| William Creek Aerodrome | YWMC | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leigh Creek Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 856 ft field elevation of Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leigh Creek Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leigh Creek Airport is YLEC, and its IATA code is LGH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leigh Creek Airport above sea level?
Leigh Creek Airport sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leigh Creek Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.5983, 138.4260 — in South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Marree Airport, about 110 km away.
Does YLEC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLEC 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 Leigh Creek Airport?
Leigh Creek Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,610 ft (1710 m) with a ASP surface.