The Lakes Aerodrome
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 10h 18m 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 The Lakes Aerodrome
The Lakes Aerodrome is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YLKS). It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Camden Haven Airport (YCMH), about 3.1 nm to the nne.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YLKSLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| CAMDEN HAVEN NSW (YCMH) UNCR | Class G | ATZ | GND | FL999 |
| THE LAKES NSW (YLKS) UNCR | Class G | ATZ | GND | FL999 |
| R574 WILLIAMTOWN | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL600 |
| R587B WILLIAMTOWN | Special use | Restricted | FL125 | FL600 |
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 The Lakes Aerodrome.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for The Lakes Aerodrome?
The ICAO code for The Lakes Aerodrome is YLKS.
Where is The Lakes Aerodrome located?
The Lakes Aerodrome is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
What time zone is The Lakes Aerodrome in?
The Lakes Aerodrome is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at The Lakes Aerodrome?
The magnetic variation (declination) at The Lakes Aerodrome is approximately 12.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near The Lakes Aerodrome?
The nearest airport to The Lakes Aerodrome is Camden Haven Airport (YCMH), about 3.1 nm to the nne, followed by Taree Airport and Old Bar Heritage Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. The Lakes Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.