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Small airport

Lovely Banks Airport

ICAO YLVB
Coordinates
38.0333°S, 144.3330°E
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:07
Sunrise
07:36
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:52

About 9h 48m 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 Lovely Banks Airport

Lovely Banks Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YLVB). It has 2 runways, the longest 2,952 ft / 900 m. It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Wooloomanata Airfield (AU-0322), about 6.1 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
18 / 362,952 ft / 900 mNUnlitOpen
09 / 272,132 ft / 650 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.800 MHz
MISCMISC121.600 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY DClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Miramar Geelong233 ft43 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle69 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lovely Banks Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lovely Banks Airport?

The ICAO code for Lovely Banks Airport is YLVB.

Where is Lovely Banks Airport located?

Lovely Banks Airport is small airport located in Australia.

How many runways does Lovely Banks Airport have?

Lovely Banks Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Lovely Banks Airport in?

Lovely Banks Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lovely Banks Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lovely Banks Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lovely Banks Airport?

The nearest airport to Lovely Banks Airport is Wooloomanata Airfield (AU-0322), about 6.1 nm to the nne, followed by Melbourne Avalon International Airport and Ceres Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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