Longreach Airport
Airport Airport
Longreach Airport is a regional airport serving Longreach and the central Queensland region. It operates from a single terminal and handles scheduled regional flights and charters serving nearby communities.
Terminal Guide for Longreach Airport #
The single terminal provides check‑in and arrivals facilities for regional services with a modest waiting area and basic passenger amenities. Retail and food options are limited and oriented to short‑haul travellers.
Getting to and From Longreach Airport #
Access to Longreach town is by road: taxis, private transfers and rental cars are the usual transport methods, with a short drive from the airport to town. There is no rail link. Parking is available adjacent to the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Longreach Airport #
Facilities are minimal: seating, toilets and occasionally a kiosk or café when flights are operating. No dedicated airline lounges are present. Wi‑Fi and charging facilities may be limited; accessibility assistance should be arranged in advance.
Tips for Longreach Airport #
- Regional flights may be seasonal - check schedules with the operator before you travel.
- Ground transfers are limited; pre‑book taxis or car hire particularly outside business hours.
- Facilities are basic; stock up on any medicines or supplies in town rather than relying on the terminal.
Weather & Climate near Longreach Airport #
Longreach Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.