Regional airport · Longreach, Australia
Longreach
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°26′S 144°17′E
- Local time
- Australia/Brisbane
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Field information
YLRE runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Longreach (YLRE/LRE) has 2 runways; the longest, 04/22, is 6,352 ft (1,936 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Mon-Fri, 2130-0600Z, AH PNR. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YLRE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Longreach
Elevation
627 ft
Position
-23.4320, 144.2775
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Mon-Fri, 2130-0600Z, AH PNR
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YLRE
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,352 ft (1,936 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09/27 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 59 ft | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YLRE.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Longreach (YLRE / LRE) in Longreach, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YLRE is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YLRE
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 YLRE
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YLRE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YLRE
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YLRE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YLRE
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YLRE: 23° 25′ 55″ S 144° 16′ 39″ E; elevation 627 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Longreach
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Longreach. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YLRE.
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Cargo Operations at YLRE
Support for freighter operations into YLRE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YLRE sits in the network
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Operating into YLRE?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Longreach — one desk for the whole trip.