Lockhart River Airport (YLHR)
Medium airport · Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Lockhart River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLHR |
| IATA | IRG |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°47'13" E 143°18'18" -12.78690, 143.30499 |
| Location | Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,919 ft (1499 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lockhart River Airport at a glance
Lockhart River Airport is a medium airport in Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as IRG. The field elevation of 77 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLHR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,919 ft (1499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLHR 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 Lockhart River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coen Airport | YCOE | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Weipa Airport | YBWP | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Horn Island Airport | YHID | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Kowanyama Airport | YKOW | 344 km (186 NM) |
| Cooktown Airport | YCKN | 358 km (193 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lockhart River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 77 ft field elevation of Lockhart River 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 Lockhart River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lockhart River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lockhart River Airport is YLHR, and its IATA code is IRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lockhart River Airport above sea level?
Lockhart River Airport sits at an elevation of 77 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lockhart River Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.7869, 143.3050 — in Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coen Airport, about 110 km away.
Does YLHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLHR 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 Lockhart River Airport?
Lockhart River Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,919 ft (1499 m) with a ASP surface.