Grafton Airport
Clarence Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Grafton in northern New South Wales, Australia. Identified by IATA code GFN and ICAO code YGFN, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical entry point for visitors heading to the Clarence Valley region. Its setting makes it especially useful for travellers who want quicker access to Grafton and nearby river, coast, and hinterland areas without routing through a much larger airport.
About Grafton Airport
Clarence Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Grafton in northern New South Wales, Australia. Identified by IATA code GFN and ICAO code YGFN, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical entry point for visitors heading to the Clarence Valley region. Its setting makes it especially useful for travellers who want quicker access to Grafton and nearby river, coast, and hinterland areas without routing through a much larger airport.
Overview
Clarence Valley Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Grafton in northern New South Wales, Australia. Identified by IATA code GFN and ICAO code YGFN, it is classified as a medium airport and provides a practical entry point for visitors heading to the Clarence Valley region. Its setting makes it especially useful for travellers who want quicker access to Grafton and nearby river, coast, and hinterland areas without routing through a much larger airport.
Airfield details
The airport sits at an elevation of 110 feet, or 34 metres, above sea level and operates a single runway, 18/36, measuring 5,607 feet. The runway is asphalt surfaced and lighted, which supports reliable operations in a range of conditions and helps arriving passengers feel confident about access after dark. For travellers, that usually means a straightforward, easy-to-understand airport layout rather than the complexity of a major hub.
What travellers should know
- Clarence Valley Regional Airport serves Grafton and the surrounding Clarence Valley area.
- The local time zone is Australia/Sydney, so check this when confirming flight times and ground transport.
- As a regional airport, it is generally easier to navigate than a major city airport, with shorter walking distances.
- Knowing the airport codes GFN and YGFN can help when searching flights, tracking arrivals, or checking aviation information.
- Official airport information, including local updates and facilities details, is available through Clarence Valley Council.
Planning your visit
For the most accurate pre-trip information, travellers should use the official Clarence Valley Regional Airport page published by Clarence Valley Council. It is the best source for current airport details, local infrastructure information, and any notices that may affect access or services. On a travel page, this airport is best understood as a convenient regional arrival point: compact, functional, and well placed for reaching Grafton efficiently.
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FAQ
Grafton Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Grafton Airport is located in Grafton, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -29.760°, 153.030°.
- Its IATA code is GFN and its ICAO code is YGFN.
- Grafton Airport serves Grafton, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Grafton Airport operates on Australia/Sydney local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Grafton Airport sits at latitude -29.760° and longitude 153.030°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GFN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GFN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GFN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.