Lismore Airport (YLIS)
Medium airport · Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Lismore Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLIS |
| IATA | LSY |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°49'50" E 153°15'30" -28.83069, 153.25842 |
| Location | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,404 ft (1647 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lismore Airport at a glance
Lismore Airport is a medium airport in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as LSY. The field elevation of 35 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLIS 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, 15/33, offers 5,404 ft (1647 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLIS 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 Lismore Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | YBNA | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Gold Coast Airport | YBCG | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | YGFN | 105 km (57 NM) |
| RAAF Base Amberley | YAMB | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Brisbane International Airport | YBBN | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lismore Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 35 ft field elevation of Lismore 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 Lismore Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lismore Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lismore Airport is YLIS, and its IATA code is LSY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lismore Airport above sea level?
Lismore Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lismore Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.8307, 153.2584 — in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, about 30 km away.
Does YLIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLIS 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 Lismore Airport?
Lismore Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,404 ft (1647 m) with a ASP surface.