Port Lincoln Airport

YPLC / PLO

Port Lincoln, AU

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Port Lincoln Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YPLC
IATA Code: PLO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Lincoln
Country: AU
Latitude: -34.605301°
Longitude: 135.880005°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,918 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 4,183 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,757 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Port Lincoln Airport

Overview

Port Lincoln Airport serves the Eyre Peninsula region in South Australia, providing critical aviation infrastructure for a medium-sized airport. Located at coordinates -34.605301, 135.880005, the airport sits at a modest elevation of 36 feet mean sea level, supporting regional transportation and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three runways with varying surfaces and lengths, offering flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. With runway lengths ranging from 4183 ft (05/23) to 4918 ft (01/19), pilots can expect multiple landing and takeoff options depending on aircraft performance and meteorological factors.

Notable Features

Port Lincoln Airport's terrain is characterized by its low elevation and coastal proximity, which can introduce potential wind shear and maritime weather influences. The three runways (01/19 with asphalt surface, and 05/23 and 15/33 with gravel surfaces) provide diverse operational capabilities for different aircraft categories and weather scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully assess current wind conditions given the multiple runway orientations, which provide options for different wind angles. The runway lengths suggest the airport can accommodate a range of aircraft from smaller regional planes to medium-sized commercial aircraft, with approach considerations that should account for surface variations between asphalt and gravel runways.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.