What is the tower frequency at YLHI?

The tower frequency at Lord Howe Island Airport is 126.7 MHz.

What fuel is available at YLHI?

Lord Howe Island Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does YLHI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Lord Howe Island Airport (Australia).

Does YLHI require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Lord Howe Island Airport.

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Lord Howe Island Airport

Lord Howe Island Airport (YLHI/LDH) serves Lord Howe Island, Australia. This is a small airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 5 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YLHI
Name: Lord Howe Island Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -31.538204
Longitude: 159.075455
Elevation: 5 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Lord Howe Island
IATA Code: LDH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 886m
Surface: B
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Lord Howe Island Board; +61 2 6563 2066. All non-scheduled flights require PPR.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 8-12/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 5-8/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Lord Howe Island Airport. World Heritage Site, NSW. Lord Howe Island Board operates. Strict visitor limits (400 at any time). Short runway. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Island premium. Pre-arrange all uplifts. Limited storage capacity.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. World Heritage listed island. Strict environmental controls.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Daylight operations only for most aircraft. Short runway (886m) severely limits aircraft types. DHC-8 Q400 is largest regular aircraft. Crosswind limitations. Mountain terrain (Mt Gower 875m). World Heritage environmental restrictions.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YLHI?: The tower frequency at Lord Howe Island Airport is 126.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at YLHI?: Lord Howe Island Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YLHI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Lord Howe Island Airport (Australia).
Does YLHI require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Lord Howe Island Airport.

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