Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS)
Medium airport · Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Coffs Harbour Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YCFS |
| IATA | CFS |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°19'14" E 153°6'58" -30.32060, 153.11600 |
| Location | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,824 ft (2080 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 2,785 ft (849 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Coffs Harbour Airport at a glance
Coffs Harbour Airport is a medium airport in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as CFS. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YCFS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 6,824 ft (2080 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YCFS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coffs Harbour Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | YGFN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Kempsey Airport | YKMP | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Port Macquarie Airport | YPMQ | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Glen Innes Airport | YGLI | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coffs Harbour Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Coffs Harbour Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coffs Harbour Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coffs Harbour Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coffs Harbour Airport is YCFS, and its IATA code is CFS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coffs Harbour Airport above sea level?
Coffs Harbour Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coffs Harbour Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.3206, 153.1160 — in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clarence Valley Regional Airport, about 63 km away.
Does YCFS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YCFS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coffs Harbour Airport?
Coffs Harbour Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,824 ft (2080 m) with a ASP surface.