Destination Lizard Island
Imagine powdery white beaches so pristine, so untouched that yours are the only footsteps in the sand. You’ll discover beaches of your dreams on Lizard Island – 24 of them and being right on the Great Barrier Reef you’ll find extraordinary snorkelling, diving and more. Outstanding in every aspect, Lizard Island offers an idyllic escape filled with pleasure.
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Lizard Island is located 240km north of Cairns and 27km off the coast of Tropical North Queensland. It is a National Park covering 1,013ha with 24 sandy beaches. Lizard Island is the closest resort Island to the outer Barrier Reef.
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Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Lizard Island daily via Cairns. East Air operates the connecting flight between Cairns and Lizard Island up to twice a day, which takes around 60 minutes.
Facts sheet
Aerodrome - Lizard Island, Queensland (YLZI)
Category - Unlicensed Aerodrome
Owner / Operator - Lizard Island Pty Ltd, PMB 40 Cairns QLD 4871
Location - Latitude 14 40.6 S, Longitude 145 27.2 E, WAC 3112, VAR 7 DEG E
Elevation - 70ft AMSL
Runway - 12/30 (128 MAG ) 986 x 15m sealed
Runway Strip - 986 x 60m sealed
Slope - 0.6% down to NW
Lighting - PTBL EMERGY only
Radio Procedures - Communications is with Brisbane Centre 121.2 above 3200ft Contact Lizard Island on 126.70 inbound with ETA and intentions
Fuel - Phone +61 7 4043 1999 / Fax +61 7 4060 3991for availability
Details
• The aerodrome and circuit area are subject to severe turbulence in strong wind conditions.
• Overfly aerodrome to assess wind conditions and runway availability prior to joining circuit. Use landing lights in circuit area.
• Right hand circuits when OPR RWY 12.
• Joy flights and flying training are not permitted.
• Operations by aircraft above 5700kg are not permitted.
• All aircraft must use turning nodes for 180 turns on RWY.
• RWY 12/30 transitional SFC infringed by trees on both sides of the RWY.
• Inner HZS infringed by hills to the N of the AD. OBST lights not provided.
• RWY 12 SOT commences at RWS end. ASDA ends at RWS end.
• RWY SOT commences at RWS end. ASDA ends at RWS end.
