Griffith Airport (YGTH)
Medium airport · Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Griffith Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YGTH |
| IATA | GFF |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°15'3" E 146°4'1" -34.25080, 146.06700 |
| Location | Griffith, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,931 ft (1503 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Griffith Airport at a glance
Griffith Airport is a medium airport in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as GFF. The field elevation of 439 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YGTH 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 — 06/24 — offers 4,931 ft (1503 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YGTH 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 Griffith Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narrandera Airport | YNAR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| West Wyalong Airport | YWWL | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Hay Airport | YHAY | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Temora Airport | YTEM | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | YSWG | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Griffith Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 439 ft field elevation of Griffith 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 Griffith Airport
What is the ICAO code of Griffith Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Griffith Airport is YGTH, and its IATA code is GFF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Griffith Airport above sea level?
Griffith Airport sits at an elevation of 439 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Griffith Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.2508, 146.0670 — in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Narrandera Airport, about 65 km away.
Does YGTH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YGTH 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 Griffith Airport?
Griffith Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,931 ft (1503 m) with a ASP surface.