Lightning Ridge Airport (ICAO Code: YLRD/IATA Code: LHG) | Landing Permits, Ground Handling, Jet Fuel, Flight Support

Lightning Ridge Airport is located in New South Wales, Australia, serving the opal mining town of Lightning Ridge. It supports general aviation activities and may have limited public access. Tourists visiting Lightning Ridge can explore attractions such as the Lightning Ridge Opal Mines, the Big Opal, and experience the unique outback landscape dotted with opal fields and colorful underground sculptures known as the "Opal Caves."

1FLT and our team of expert dispatchers can help you and your flight operations overcome difficulties in arranging ground handling services for your aircraft and crew while at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD). Our team can also provide you with competitively priced jet fuel at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD) and support your flight operations when flying in and out of Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD).

The information on this page is meant to serve as a guide about Lightning Ridge Airport and should not be considered as a substitute for real-time policies or advice from relevant authorities for specific concerns and accurate information about Lightning Ridge Airport, please feel free to contact us.

Landing Permits

Is a landing permit required in Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

A landing permit is required but exclusions apply when landing in Lightning Ridge Airport.

What are the requirements to get a landing permit for Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

With your landing permit application, you must provide:

Air Operator Certificate
Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate Of Registration
Noise Certificate
Certificate Of Insurance
Radio License
eAPIS (Electronic Advance Passenger Information System)

There are additional requirements for Lightning Ridge Airport not specified here, reach out to us for more details about this.

Is a PPR (Prior Permission) required in Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

No, a PPR is not needed if you are landing in Lightning Ridge Airport.

Is Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD) a slot coordinated airport?

No, Lightning Ridge Airport does not require a coordinated slot prior to your arrival.

Ground Handling

Is Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD) an AOE (Airport Of Entry)?

No, Lightning Ridge Airport is not an AOE (Airport Of Entry).

What type of airport is Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

Lightning Ridge Airport is a Civilian Airfield.

What are the GPS coordinates of Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

29°27'24.117732"S 147°59'2.3766000000001"E - 164.58 M (Elevation)

Can you assist our crew members at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

Yes, 1FLT can assist your crew members at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD) with any particular need they might have at the airport.

Can you help and arrange the airport services we need at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

Yes, 1FLT can arrange the airport services your flight will need at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD).

Jet Fuel

Is jet fuel available at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD)?

Yes, jet fuel is generally available but supply availability is subject to change. Do contact to us to know the current availability of Jet Fuel at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD).

Flight Support

I need help with our flight operations at Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD), what services can you help with?

1FLT can help you with any operational need in Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD) such as landing permits, ground handling, jet fuel, inflight catering, and other services you or your crew might need, We can even provide up-to-date airport information from any airport in Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG/YLRD).