Gunnedah Airport (YGDH)
Medium airport · New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Gunnedah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGDH |
| IATA | GUH |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°57'27" E 150°14'56" -30.95751, 150.24898 |
| Location | New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,400 ft (1646 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,942 ft (592 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Gunnedah Airport at a glance
Gunnedah Airport is a medium airport in New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as GUH. The field elevation of 863 ft (263 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGDH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 5,400 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGDH 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 Gunnedah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Airport | YSTW | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Narrabri Airport | YNBR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Coonabarabran Airport | YCBB | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Inverell Airport | YIVL | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gunnedah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 863 ft field elevation of Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gunnedah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gunnedah Airport is YGDH, and its IATA code is GUH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gunnedah Airport above sea level?
Gunnedah Airport sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gunnedah Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.9575, 150.2490 — in New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tamworth Airport, about 58 km away.
Does YGDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGDH 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 Gunnedah Airport?
Gunnedah Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,400 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.