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Launceston Airport

Q: What is LST?

Launceston Airport is in Launceston (Western Junction), AU. Type: Medium Airport.

Q: What's the difference between LST and YMLT?

LST is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. YMLT is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

Q: What is the elevation of LST?

Launceston Airport sits at 562 ft (171 m) above sea level.

Q: What is the current weather at LST?

Latest METAR reports temperature 16°C , wind 310° at 16 kt , flight category VFR .

LST · YMLT · Launceston (Western Junction), AU

Flights tracked: 7
Live departures: 0
Live arrivals: 0
Airlines: 2

Local time: 14:17 GMT+10
Timezone: Australia/Hobart
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 562 ft
Coordinates: -41.5449, 147.2108

cloud Weather

Wind: 310° / 16 kt
Visibility: 6 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T04:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR YMLT 150400Z AUTO 31016KT 9999 // NCD 16/05 Q1013

TAF YMLT 142323Z 1500/1600 29014KT 9999 SCT045 FM150900 33008KT 9999 FEW035 FM152100 35014KT 9999 -DZ SCT010 BKN020 TEMPO 1521/1600 3000 DZ BKN010

Live traffic

Live traffic around Launceston Airport.

Recent departures last 5

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Dep Δ
2026-04-14	JST750	7C7886	LST → SYD	Apr 14, 09:10 UTC	Apr 14, 09:15 UTC	5m	-
2026-04-14	JST750	7C7886	LST → SYD	Apr 14, 08:15 UTC	Apr 14, 09:05 UTC	50m	-
2026-04-14	JST754	7C764D	LST → BNE	Apr 14, 05:15 UTC	Apr 14, 06:55 UTC	1h 40m	-
2026-04-13	QFA7365	7C66E4	LST → MEL	Apr 13, 12:20 UTC	Apr 13, 12:25 UTC	5m	-
2026-04-13	QFA7365	7C66E4	LST → MEL	Apr 13, 11:45 UTC	Apr 13, 12:15 UTC	30m	-

Recent arrivals last 2

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-14	JST749	7C7886	SYD → LST	Apr 14, 05:45 UTC	Apr 14, 06:45 UTC	1h 0m	-
2026-04-13	JST745	7C045C	SYD → LST	Apr 13, 21:55 UTC	Apr 13, 23:00 UTC	1h 5m	-

Top connections

Destinations from LST

SYD YSSY 2 flights
MEL YMML 2 flights
BNE YBBN 1 flight

Origins to LST

SYD YSSY 2 flights

Airlines at LST 2

Airline	Flights (30d)
Jetstar Airways	5
Qantas	2

LST frequently asked

What is LST?

Launceston Airport is in Launceston (Western Junction), AU. Type: Medium Airport.

What's the difference between LST and YMLT?

LST is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. YMLT is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

What is the elevation of LST?

Launceston Airport sits at 562 ft (171 m) above sea level.

What is the current weather at LST?

Latest METAR reports temperature 16°C, wind 310° at 16 kt, flight category VFR.

Which airlines fly to LST?

2 airlines operate at LST in our records, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas.