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Small airport

Lake Macquarie Airport

IATA BEOICAO YLMQ🇦🇺 City of Lake Macquarie
Coordinates
33.0660°S, 151.6463°E
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:35

About 10h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Lake Macquarie Airport

Lake Macquarie Airport

Lake Macquarie Airport is an airfield located in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Marks Point, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The airport is located on a narrow peninsula between the Pacific Highway and a shallow tidal inlet that forms the entrance to Lake Macquarie.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YLMQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,204 ft / 672 mBUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.000 MHz
MISCMISC125.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SYDNEY CTA C11Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL115
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
WILLIAMTOWN CTA EClass EControlled4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
NEWCASTLEWESTPAC BASE NSW (YXFV) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lake Macquarie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lake Macquarie Airport?

The ICAO code for Lake Macquarie Airport is YLMQ, and its IATA code is BEO.

Where is Lake Macquarie Airport located?

Lake Macquarie Airport is small airport located in City of Lake Macquarie, Australia, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Lake Macquarie Airport have?

Lake Macquarie Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,204 ft / 672 m.

What time zone is Lake Macquarie Airport in?

Lake Macquarie Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lake Macquarie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Macquarie Airport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lake Macquarie Airport?

The nearest airport to Lake Macquarie Airport is Warnervale Airport (YWVA), about 15.1 nm to the sw, followed by Newcastle Airport and Cessnock Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Lake Macquarie Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.