General aviation · Cressy, Australia
Longdown
- Coordinates
- 41°41′S 147°09′E
- Local time
- Australia/Hobart
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Field information
YLGD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Longdown (YLGD/UL8) has 2 runways; the longest, 15/33, is 3,280 ft (1,000 m) of gravel. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YLGD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Australia/Hobart
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Longford
Position
-41.6912, 147.1433
Runways · YLGD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,280 ft (1,000 m) | — | gravel | — |
| 01/19 | 1,312 ft (400 m) | — | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YLGD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Longdown (YLGD / UL8) in Cressy, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YLGD is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YLGD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YLGD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YLGD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YLGD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YLGD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YLGD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YLGD: 41° 41′ 28″ S 147° 8′ 36″ E.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Cressy
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cressy. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YLGD.
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Cargo Operations at YLGD
Support for freighter operations into YLGD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YLGD sits in the network
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Operating into YLGD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Longdown — one desk for the whole trip.