LST
Launceston Airport
Launceston · AustraliaICAO YMLT
Launceston Airport (LST) is an airport serving Launceston, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 41° 32' 43.1" S, 147° 12' 50.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 562 feet (171 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Melbourne (GMT+10).
Destinations
5
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
562/ 171m
Australia/Melbourne
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LST
ICAO Code
YMLT
City
Launceston
Country
Australia
Elevation
562 ft
Local Time
04:31 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-41.5453°
Longitude:147.2140°
Popular Routes from LST
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 296 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 121 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 567 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 233 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,032 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 259 kg | View |
| BWT | Burnie, Australia | 86 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 35 kg | View |
| FLS | Flinders Island, Australia | 108 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 44 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LST
4 active airlines serving Launceston Airport.
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Sharp Airlines
SHAustralia
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Launceston Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Airport | DPO | Devonport | Australia | 78 km |
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Hobart | Australia | 145 km |
| Wynyard Airport | BWT | Burnie | Australia | 138 km |
| Flinders Island Airport | FLS | Flinders Island | Australia | 174 km |
| King Island Airport | KNS | King Island | Australia | 337 km |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Melbourne | Australia | 468 km |
| Melbourne International Airport | MEL | Melbourne | Australia | 476 km |
| Avalon Airport | AVV | Avalon | Australia | 455 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 32' 43.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 147° 12' 50.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -41.545300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 147.214005
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 04:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 562 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 171 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Launceston Airport?
The IATA code for Launceston Airport is LST, and its ICAO code is YMLT. The airport is located in Launceston, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from LST?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia.
What airlines fly from LST?
There are 4 airlines operating from LST, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Sharp Airlines, Virgin Australia.
What timezone is Launceston Airport in?
Launceston Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Launceston Airport?
Launceston Airport sits at an elevation of 562 feet (171 meters) above sea level.
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