Longreach Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
LRE
ICAO Code
YLRE
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

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.

Longreach Airport
Elevation: 191 m
-23.4342, 144.2800

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 #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 30°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 36°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

March

March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
26°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

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.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 30°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

December

December is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight