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Port Lincoln Airport

IATA PLOICAO YPLC🇦🇺 Port Lincoln
Coordinates
34.6053°S, 135.8800°E
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-SA
Time zone
Adelaide(UTC+09:30)
Magnetic variation
6.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:04
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
18:02

About 10h 3m 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 Port Lincoln Airport

Port Lincoln Airport is an airport serving Port Lincoln, a city in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located 7 nautical miles north of Port Lincoln, at North Shields. The airport is owned and operated by the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula. It was the second busiest airport in South Australia during 2009/10, with 168,147 passengers served.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 194,918 ft / 1,499 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 334,757 ft / 1,450 m98 ftGvlLightedOpen
05 / 234,183 ft / 1,275 m98 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSMELBOURNE CNTR125.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
PORT LINCOLN SA (YPLC) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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 Port Lincoln Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Lincoln Airport?

The ICAO code for Port Lincoln Airport is YPLC, and its IATA code is PLO.

Where is Port Lincoln Airport located?

Port Lincoln Airport is medium airport located in Port Lincoln, Australia, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Port Lincoln Airport have?

Port Lincoln Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,918 ft / 1,499 m.

Which airlines fly to Port Lincoln Airport?

Airlines historically serving Port Lincoln Airport include Qantas, Regional Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Port Lincoln Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Port Lincoln Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Port Lincoln Airport in?

Port Lincoln Airport is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Port Lincoln Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Lincoln Airport is approximately 6.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Lincoln Airport?

The nearest airport to Port Lincoln Airport is Tumby Bay Airport (YTBB), about 18.1 nm to the ne, followed by Coffin Bay Airport and Cummins Town Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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