Latrobe Valley Airport (YLTV)
Medium airport · Morwell, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Latrobe Valley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YLTV |
| IATA | TGN |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°12'40" E 146°28'15" -38.21100, 146.47082 |
| Location | Morwell, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,692 ft (1430 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 1,529 ft (466 m) | 164 ft | Turf/Grass | No |
| 09/27 | 3,015 ft (919 m) | 60 ft | GVL | Yes |
Latrobe Valley Airport at a glance
Latrobe Valley Airport is a medium airport in Morwell, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as TGN. The field elevation of 180 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YLTV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 4,692 ft (1430 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YLTV 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 Latrobe Valley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Sale Airport | YWSL | 45 km (24 NM) |
| RAAF Base East Sale | YMES | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Bairnsdale Airport | YBNS | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | YMMB | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | YMEN | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Latrobe Valley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 180 ft field elevation of Latrobe Valley 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 Latrobe Valley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Latrobe Valley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Latrobe Valley Airport is YLTV, and its IATA code is TGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Latrobe Valley Airport above sea level?
Latrobe Valley Airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Latrobe Valley Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.2110, 146.4708 — in Morwell, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is West Sale Airport, about 45 km away.
Does YLTV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YLTV 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 Latrobe Valley Airport?
Latrobe Valley Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,692 ft (1430 m) with a ASP surface.