Clarence Valley Regional Airport (YGFN)
Medium airport · Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Clarence Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGFN |
| IATA | GFN |
| Elevation | 110 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°45'17" E 153°1'52" -29.75480, 153.03123 |
| Location | Grafton, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,607 ft (1709 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Clarence Valley Regional Airport at a glance
Clarence Valley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as GFN. The field elevation of 110 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGFN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 5,607 ft (1709 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGFN 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 Clarence Valley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Airport | YCFS | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Lismore Airport | YLIS | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | YBNA | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Glen Innes Airport | YGLI | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Kempsey Airport | YKMP | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Clarence Valley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 110 ft field elevation of Clarence Valley Regional 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 Clarence Valley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Clarence Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Clarence Valley Regional Airport is YGFN, and its IATA code is GFN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Clarence Valley Regional Airport above sea level?
Clarence Valley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 110 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Clarence Valley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.7548, 153.0312 — in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coffs Harbour Airport, about 63 km away.
Does YGFN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGFN 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 Clarence Valley Regional Airport?
Clarence Valley Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,607 ft (1709 m) with a ASP surface.