Longreach Airstrip, Queensland
Longreach Airstrip in Queensland is situated near the town of Longreach. The airport is 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) northeast of the city.
Longreach has played a major part in Australian aviation from 1919 onwards. In August of that year, a small party left the town to travel overland to survey a route suitable for competitors in the first air race to leave England en route to Australia. The travellers included Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness, two pilots who had both been trained in the Australian Flying Corps during World War I. In December 1919, a Vickers Vimy landed, piloted by Ross and Keith Smith, who were en route to Melbourne after completing the first England to Australia flight. They were the first to use the air route pioneered by Fysh and McGinness.
The first overland flight across the Australian continent from Melbourne to Darwin passed through the airport in 1919. This flight was undertaken by Captain Henry Wrigley and Sergeant Arthur Murphy.
| Elevation 627 | Area Forecast 41 | Strip Direction 04 / 22 |
| GPS Position 23° 2603 South 144° 1649 East | ALA Code YLRE | Strip Length 1936 |
| WAC Chart 3234 | FIA Brisbane Centre 122.1 on ground | Strip Surface Sealed |
| Owner/Operator Longreach Airport Pty Ltd (07) 4658 3766 ARO 0419 414 895 | Windsock 2 Each end of runway | ASIC Security/Vis Vest Yes |
| Fuel AirBP Card swipe AVGAS AirBP card only Payment can be cash, CC, chq by prior arrangement 0417 624 422 | Distance to Town 1.5 NM | Lighting PAL & AFRU 126.7 |
| Aircraft Parking Yes | Transport Longreach Taxi (07) 4658 4150 Avis Car Hire (07) 4650 1000 AD | Landing Fees Yes |
Special Procedures and Comments: CTAF 126.7
ASIC RQ airside in all GA areas.
Beware birds (flocks) and animals.
Check NOTAMs.
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