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Remote outback airport serving South Australia's Leigh Creek region.
Location
Leigh Creek, Australia
Leigh Creek Airport (IATA: LGH, ICAO: YLEC) is a small regional airport located near the township of Leigh Creek in the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, Australia. It primarily serves as a gateway for fly-in fly-out workers and remote community residents in this sparsely populated outback area.
The airport supports light aircraft and regional turboprop services, with Rex (Regional Express Airlines) having historically operated scheduled services to and from Adelaide. Leigh Creek itself was once a coal mining town, and the airport served the associated workforce for the now-closed Leigh Creek coalfield operations.
Facilities at Leigh Creek Airport are basic, reflecting its remote and low-traffic nature. The airport handles limited passenger numbers annually and serves as an essential transport link for a region with limited road access alternatives.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal building consistent with its remote regional status.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are limited, with private vehicles and local arrangements being the primary means of reaching the township.
Airlines here
Rex (Regional Express Airlines) has operated scheduled services connecting Leigh Creek to Adelaide.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Flinders Ranges region of outback South Australia.
- ›Leigh Creek was historically a coal mining town; the coalfield closed in 2015.
- ›The airport served fly-in fly-out workers associated with the Leigh Creek coal operations.
- ›Elevation is approximately 856 feet (261 metres) above sea level.
- ›The airport has a sealed runway capable of handling turboprop regional aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
