Leonora Airport (YLEO)
Medium airport · Leonora, Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Leonora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLEO |
| IATA | LNO |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°52'41" E 121°18'54" -28.87810, 121.31500 |
| Location | Leonora, Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,621 ft (2018 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,740 ft (1140 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Leonora Airport at a glance
Leonora Airport is a medium airport in Leonora, Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as LNO. The field elevation of 1,217 ft (371 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLEO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,621 ft (2018 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLEO 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 Leonora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leinster Airport | YLST | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Mount Keith Airport | YMNE | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport | YPKG | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Wiluna Airport | YWLU | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 350 km (189 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leonora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,217 ft field elevation of Leonora 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 Leonora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leonora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leonora Airport is YLEO, and its IATA code is LNO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leonora Airport above sea level?
Leonora Airport sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leonora Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.8781, 121.3150 — in Leonora, Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leinster Airport, about 130 km away.
Does YLEO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLEO 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 Leonora Airport?
Leonora Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,621 ft (2018 m) with a ASP surface.