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YLRD
Lightning Ridge Airport ·
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
540 ft / 165 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 126.70 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lightning Ridge Airport (YLRD), located in the region of, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 540 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Lightning Ridge Airport
ICAO / IATA
YLRD / LHG
Municipality
Country
Region
AU-NSW — New South Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
540 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,613 ft / 1,406 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 110° / 290°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 110° / 290°
RWY 10 (110°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (290°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,405 ft / 733 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 48° / 228°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 48° / 228°
RWY 04 (48°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (228°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF CTAF
126.70 MHz
FSS BRISBANE CNTR
127.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026