Launceston Airport (LST)

Launceston (Western Junction), AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YMLT

IATA

LST

Elevation

562 ft

Region

AU-TAS

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YMLT

Local Code: Not available

Location: -41.544935° N, 147.210785° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

Nearby Points of Interest

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
14L/32R 2297 ft 60 ft GRS Active
14R/32L 6499 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted
18/36 2264 ft 60 ft GRS Active

Type Description Frequency
ATIS ATIS 112.6 MHz
CTAF CTAF 118.7 MHz
FSS MELBOURNE CNTR 126.5 MHz
TWR TWR 118.7 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
LT Launceston VOR-DME 112600 kHz
LT Launceston NDB 242 kHz
NIE Nile NDB 230 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Launceston Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
3 57 3 Sep 16, 2025
3 56 3 Sep 16, 2025
Qantas
QFA / QF
2 29 2 Sep 16, 2025
SH
SH / SH
2 25 2 Sep 16, 2025
QLK
QLK
1 19 1 Sep 16, 2025
1 14 1 Sep 16, 2025
1 3 1 Sep 3, 2025
QJE
QJE
1 1 1 Sep 14, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025
Taxis

A dedicated taxi rank is located directly outside the terminal building, with taxis available to meet all arriving flights. Rideshare services, such as Uber and DiDi, also operate from the airport with a designated pickup area.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies have service desks inside the arrivals hall, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt. Vehicles are collected from the car park adjacent to the terminal. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons.

Public Transportation

There are no direct public bus routes to and from the airport. The main alternative is the Launceston Airport Shuttle, which provides door-to-door service to city hotels and accommodation. It is advisable to book the shuttle in advance to secure a seat.

Nearby Airports

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~77 km away
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Launceston General Hospital Heliport
YXLU
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Heliport
~12 km away
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~25 km away
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Cradle Mountain Helipad
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Heliport
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Northwest Regional Hospital Helipad
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Heliport
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Latrobe Airport
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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Former RAAF base Posted by david on February 9, 2009

This airport is a former RAAF base, originally opened in 1940, and the only RAAF base built in Tasmania.

LST Posted by Ozguy on July 29, 2007

A lovely city, and very historic.