Small airport

Louisa Downs Airport

ICAO YLOU

Coordinates

18.7167°S, 126.7170°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-WA

Time zone

Perth(UTC+08:00)

Magnetic variation

2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

05:43

Sunrise

06:06

Sunset

17:13

Civil dusk

17:37

About 11h 7m 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 Louisa Downs Airport

Louisa Downs Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YLOU). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Australia/Perth local time. The nearest airport is Margaret River (Station) Airport (MGV), about 11 nm to the ene.

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Live weather

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
07 / 25	3,280 ft / 1,000 m	—	N	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	122.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	119.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	118.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245

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

Nearby airports

Margaret River (Station) AirportMGV

11 nm ENE (59°)

Christmas Creek Station AirportCXQ

45.5 nm WSW (258°)

Cadjebut AirportYCAJ

46.5 nm W (271°)

Halls Creek AirportHCQ

61.5 nm ENE (62°)

Fossil Downs AirportFSL

63.5 nm WNW (303°)

Lansdowne AirportLDW

66.3 nm N (1°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Louisa Downs Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Louisa Downs Airport?

The ICAO code for Louisa Downs Airport is YLOU.

Where is Louisa Downs Airport located?

Louisa Downs Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Louisa Downs Airport have?

Louisa Downs Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Louisa Downs Airport in?

Louisa Downs Airport is in the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Louisa Downs Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Louisa Downs Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Louisa Downs Airport?

The nearest airport to Louisa Downs Airport is Margaret River (Station) Airport (MGV), about 11 nm to the ene, followed by Christmas Creek Station Airport and Cadjebut Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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