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Medium airport

Clarence Valley Regional Airport

IATA GFNICAO YGFN🇦🇺 Grafton
Coordinates
29.7548°S, 153.0312°E
Elevation
110 ft (34 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
17:08
Civil dusk
17:34

About 10h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Clarence Valley Regional Airport

Clarence Valley Regional Airport also known as Grafton Airport, is an airport 7 nautical miles southeast of Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. The airport is used by the NSW Air Ambulance Service, Royal Flying Doctor Service, LifeFlight, Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service, and community service flights such as Angel Flight and Little Wings.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

YGFN

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 365,607 ft / 1,709 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.700 MHz
FSSBRISBANE CNTR122.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE CTA C10Class CCTAFL125FL155
BRISBANE CTA C11Class CCTAFL155FL180
COFFS HARBOUR CTA C3Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL125FL180
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
SOUTH GRAFTON NSW (YSGR) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999
GRAFTON NSW (YGFN) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Clarence Valley Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport is YGFN, and its IATA code is GFN.

Where is Clarence Valley Regional Airport located?

Clarence Valley Regional Airport is medium airport located in Grafton, Australia, at an elevation of 110 ft (34 m).

How many runways does Clarence Valley Regional Airport have?

Clarence Valley Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,607 ft / 1,709 m.

Which airlines fly to Clarence Valley Regional Airport?

Airlines historically serving Clarence Valley Regional Airport include Regional Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Clarence Valley Regional Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Clarence Valley Regional Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Clarence Valley Regional Airport in?

Clarence Valley Regional Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Clarence Valley Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Clarence Valley Regional Airport is approximately 11.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Clarence Valley Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Clarence Valley Regional Airport is South Grafton Airport (YSGR), about 6.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Palmers Island/Yamba Airport and Coffs Harbour Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Clarence Valley Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.