Regional airport · Launceston, Australia
Launceston
- Elevation
- 562 ft
- Coordinates
- 41°33′S 147°13′E
- Local time
- Australia/Hobart
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Field information
YMLT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Launceston (YMLT/LST) has 3 runways; the longest, 14R/32L, is 6,499 ft (1,981 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YMLT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Hobart
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Launceston (Western Junction)
Elevation
562 ft
Position
-41.5449, 147.2108
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · YMLT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14R/32L | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14L/32R | 2,297 ft (700 m) | 60 ft | grass | — |
| 18/36 | 2,264 ft (690 m) | 60 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YMLT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Launceston (YMLT / LST) in Launceston, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YMLT 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 YMLT
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 YMLT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YMLT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YMLT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YMLT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YMLT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YMLT: 41° 32′ 42″ S 147° 12′ 39″ E; elevation 562 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Launceston
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Launceston. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YMLT.
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Cargo Operations at YMLT
Support for freighter operations into YMLT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YMLT sits in the network
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Operating into YMLT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Launceston — one desk for the whole trip.