Lightning Ridge Airport
Airport Airport
Lightning Ridge Airport is a small regional airport in New South Wales serving the Lightning Ridge opal-mining town. It typically has a single terminal handling regional scheduled services, charters and general aviation rather than large commercial traffic.
Getting to and From Lightning Ridge Airport #
Access is mainly by taxi, private car or pre-booked transfers; public transport connections are limited in remote rural areas. Expect a short drive to the town centre; arrange transport ahead if arriving outside business hours.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lightning Ridge Airport #
Basic terminal amenities only: check-in desk(s), restrooms and possibly vending or a small café. There are no major lounges or shops. Charging points and luggage services are likely limited - contact the operator for special assistance arrangements.
Weather & Climate near Lightning Ridge Airport #
Lightning Ridge Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).