Leinster Airport (YLST)
Medium airport · Western Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Leinster Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLST |
| IATA | LER |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°50'36" E 120°42'11" -27.84330, 120.70300 |
| Location | Western Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leinster Airport at a glance
Leinster Airport is a medium airport in Western Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as LER. The field elevation of 1,631 ft (497 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLST 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, 10/28, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLST 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 Leinster Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Keith Airport | YMNE | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Leonora Airport | YLEO | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Wiluna Airport | YWLU | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Meekatharra Airport | YMEK | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Mount Magnet Airport | YMOG | 283 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leinster Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,631 ft field elevation of Leinster 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 Leinster Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leinster Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leinster Airport is YLST, and its IATA code is LER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leinster Airport above sea level?
Leinster Airport sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet (497 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leinster Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.8433, 120.7030 — in Western Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mount Keith Airport, about 64 km away.
Does YLST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLST 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 Leinster Airport?
Leinster Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.