Longreach Airport (YLRE)
Medium airport · Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Longreach Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLRE |
| IATA | LRE |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°26'3" E 144°16'48" -23.43420, 144.28000 |
| Location | Longreach, Queensland, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,352 ft (1936 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 59 ft | GVL | No |
Longreach Airport at a glance
Longreach Airport is a medium airport in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, known to airline systems as LRE. The field elevation of 627 ft (191 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLRE 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 6,352 ft (1936 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 YLRE 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 Longreach Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barcaldine Airport | YBAR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Blackall Airport | YBCK | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Winton Airport | YWTN | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Windorah Airport | YWDH | 274 km (148 NM) |
| Clermont Airport | YCMT | 350 km (189 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Longreach Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 627 ft field elevation of Longreach 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 Longreach Airport
What is the ICAO code of Longreach Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Longreach Airport is YLRE, and its IATA code is LRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Longreach Airport above sea level?
Longreach Airport sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Longreach Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.4342, 144.2800 — in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barcaldine Airport, about 105 km away.
Does YLRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLRE 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 Longreach Airport?
Longreach Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,352 ft (1936 m) with a ASP surface.