Lockhart River Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
IRG
ICAO Code
YLHR
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Lockhart River Airport is a small regional airport on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula serving the Lockhart River community. It consists of a single small terminal used for domestic regional services, charters and general aviation.

Lockhart River Airport
Elevation: 23 m
-12.7869, 143.3050

Getting to and From Lockhart River Airport #

Taxis, private transfer or arrangements via local operators are the primary means to reach the community from the airport; public transport is limited. Distances on Cape York are relatively short but road conditions can vary-plan transfers accordingly.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lockhart River Airport #

Facilities are basic: small check-in area, restrooms and possibly a kiosk or vending. There are no major lounges or retail. Connectivity and charging points may be limited; arrange special assistance in advance with your carrier or the airport.

Weather & Climate near Lockhart River Airport #

Climate

Lockhart River Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2150 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (373 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

373 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (397 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

397 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (446 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

446 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

295 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

December

December is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (244 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

244 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight