# Launceston Airport (LST)

> Launceston (Western Junction), AU · IATA: LST · ICAO: YMLT · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LST` |
| ICAO | `YMLT` |
| City | Launceston (Western Junction) |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -41.54494, 147.21078 |

## Description

Over 1.4 million passengers a year pass through Launceston Airport, Tasmania's second busiest, and a meaningful share of its belly-hold space carries the island's high-value perishables — salmon, seafood and cherries — to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. QantasLink, Jetstar and Virgin Australia provide the frequent passenger services on which most freight rides. Cargo here is genuinely substantial: Virgin Australia Cargo runs a new A$4 million freight facility through its partner Aus Flight Handling, while Qantas Freight operates its own terminal at the field near Western Junction. Forwarders such as CargoMaster handle temperature-controlled, oversized and dangerous-goods consignments. Dedicated freighters are rare; time-critical produce moves mainly in scheduled aircraft holds. For Tasmania's export-driven food sector, this air link is a decisive competitive factor. Heavy and containerised cargo complements it through the seaports of Bell Bay and Devonport.

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