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Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Lightning Ridge Airport – LHG Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge Airport is a public airport situated 2.3 miles south southwest of Lightning Ridge, Australia in the land of New South Wales. Lightning Ridge is a small outback town that is world-renowned center of black opal and opal gemstones mining. Walgett Shire Council manages the operations of the airport.
Best Time to Visit
Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) has a single runway made of gravel measuring 2,405 feet in length and another runway made of asphalt and gravel measuring 4,613 feet in length. Its runway has edge lights to help the pilots. The medium-sized civil airport has an elevation of 540 feet. It is not operational for 24 hours and is 2.49 miles south of town. Edward Aviation handles charter flights to Lightning Ridge. The airport offers transport services like an airport shuttle and an available area for long and short term parking. It also has lounges for the passengers to rest and shops.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Sonja’s Bed and Breakfast offers casual suites with small functional kitchens for each guest. It has a common lounge and a rooftop terrace. It is located 1.12 miles away from the airport. Lorne Station is 0.75 miles away from the airport. It has simple and rustic rooms that offer convenience and straightforward service to its guests. Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park is 1.74 miles away from the airport. It is equipped with an outdoor pool, playground, beer garden and a restaurant.
Lightning Ridge Airport is 40.54 miles away from Walgett Airport (WGE) which makes it the closest airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia (LHG) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LHG airport. Most of these LHG hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the LHG airport are Chambers of the Black Hand, Bottle House Mining Museum, and Chambers of the Black Hand.
