Glen Innes Airport (YGLI)
Medium airport · Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Glen Innes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGLI |
| IATA | GLI |
| Elevation | 3,433 ft (1046 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°40'34" E 151°41'28" -29.67603, 151.69116 |
| Location | Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,499 ft (1676 m) | 98 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,915 ft (1498 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Glen Innes Airport at a glance
Glen Innes Airport is a medium airport in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as GLI. The field elevation of 3,433 ft (1046 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGLI 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 — 10/28 — offers 5,499 ft (1676 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGLI 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 Glen Innes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inverell Airport | YIVL | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Armidale Airport | YARM | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Clarence Valley Regional Airport | YGFN | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Coffs Harbour Airport | YCFS | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Tamworth Airport | YSTW | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Glen Innes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,433 ft field elevation of Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Glen Innes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Glen Innes Airport is YGLI, and its IATA code is GLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Glen Innes Airport above sea level?
Glen Innes Airport sits at an elevation of 3,433 feet (1046 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Glen Innes Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.6760, 151.6912 — in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Inverell Airport, about 58 km away.
Does YGLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGLI 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 Glen Innes Airport?
Glen Innes Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,499 ft (1676 m) with a GVL surface.