Port Lincoln Airport (YPLC)
Medium airport · Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Port Lincoln Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YPLC |
| IATA | PLO |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°36'19" E 135°52'48" -34.60530, 135.88000 |
| Location | Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,918 ft (1499 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05/23 | 4,183 ft (1275 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
| 15/33 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
Port Lincoln Airport at a glance
Port Lincoln Airport is a medium airport in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, known to airline systems as PLO. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YPLC 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 3 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 4,918 ft (1499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YPLC 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 Port Lincoln Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleve Airport | YCEE | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Kingscote Airport | YKSC | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Whyalla Airport | YWHA | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Adelaide International Airport | YPAD | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Port Pirie Airport | YPIR | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Lincoln Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Lincoln Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Lincoln Airport is YPLC, and its IATA code is PLO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Lincoln Airport above sea level?
Port Lincoln Airport sits at an elevation of 36 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 Port Lincoln Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.6053, 135.8800 — in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cleve Airport, about 115 km away.
Does YPLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YPLC 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 Port Lincoln Airport?
Port Lincoln Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,918 ft (1499 m) with a ASP surface.