Clarence Valley Regional Airport — Grafton, Australia
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Distance & flight time from GFN
Clarence Valley Regional Airport
Clarence Valley Regional Airport, coded GFN, serves Grafton on the Clarence River in northern New South Wales, Australia. The airport supports a farming and forestry-based regional economy, connecting Grafton to Sydney and Brisbane through regional carriers. Grafton is known for its jacaranda festival and riverside setting, and GFN handles both scheduled passenger flights and general aviation traffic serving the wider Clarence Valley community. The airport has historically also played a role in aeromedical retrieval services given the distances separating this part of the New South Wales north coast from major hospitals. GFN's relatively short runway and modest facilities are typical of Australia's network of small regional airports supporting dispersed rural populations.
Runways at Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5607 ft (1709 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.7 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 122.6 MHz |
Airports near Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN)
- Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) — 63.4 km (39.4 mi)
- Lismore Airport (LSY) — 105.1 km (65.3 mi)
- Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — 114.6 km (71.2 mi)
- Glen Innes Airport (GLI) — 129.7 km (80.6 mi)
- Kempsey Airport (KPS) — 148.7 km (92.4 mi)
- Armidale Airport (ARM) — 160.9 km (100.0 mi)
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) — 182.6 km (113.5 mi)
- Inverell Airport (IVR) — 182.7 km (113.5 mi)
GFN is sometimes confused with other Grafton-named locations in the United States; this code refers specifically to Clarence Valley Regional Airport serving Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport is GFN.
What is the ICAO code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Clarence Valley Regional Airport is YGFN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.