Airport code
LEL — Lake Evella Airport
LEL is the IATA code for Lake Evella Airport, an airport serving Lake Evella, Australia. Its ICAO code is YLEV, and it operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30). The airport sits at -12.4989, 135.8060 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 256 ft (78 m).
Overview
About Lake Evella Airport
Lake Evella Airport is an airport in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory, Australia. In 2004 the airstrip was sealed. The airport received $293,904 for security updates in 2006.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LEL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YLEV |
| Airport name | Lake Evella Airport |
| City | Lake Evella |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Darwin (UTC+9:30) |
| Latitude | -12.4989 |
| Longitude | 135.8060 |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,494 ft (1,065 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lake Evella Airport?
The IATA code for Lake Evella Airport is LEL.
What is the ICAO code for Lake Evella Airport?
The ICAO code for Lake Evella Airport is YLEV.
Where is LEL airport located?
Lake Evella Airport (LEL) is located in Lake Evella, Australia.
What time zone is LEL in?
Lake Evella Airport operates in the Australia/Darwin time zone, which is UTC+9:30.
What is the nearest airport to LEL?
The nearest airport to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) is Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, about 59 km away.
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