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Small airport

Longdown Airport

ICAO YLGD🇦🇺 Longford
Coordinates
41.6912°S, 147.1433°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
17:04
Civil dusk
17:34

About 9h 31m 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 Longdown Airport

Longdown Airport is a small airport in Longford, Australia (ICAO YLGD). It has 2 runways, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport (LST), about 9.3 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,280 ft / 1,000 mGUnlitOpen
01 / 191,312 ft / 400 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.500 MHz
MISCMISC119.600 MHz
MISCMISC120.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
LAUNCESTON CTA C3Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA C1Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
LAUNCESTON CTA C2Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
LAUNCESTON CTA D2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA D3Class DCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA D1Class DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

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 Longdown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Longdown Airport?

The ICAO code for Longdown Airport is YLGD.

Where is Longdown Airport located?

Longdown Airport is small airport located in Longford, Australia.

How many runways does Longdown Airport have?

Longdown Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Longdown Airport in?

Longdown Airport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Longdown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Longdown Airport is approximately 14.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Longdown Airport?

The nearest airport to Longdown Airport is Launceston Airport (LST), about 9.3 nm to the nne, followed by Valley Field Airport and North Campbell Town Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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