# Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN)

> Grafton, AU · IATA: GFN · ICAO: YGFN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GFN` |
| ICAO | `YGFN` |
| City | Grafton |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -29.75480, 153.03123 |

## Description

A single runway of 1,709 by 30 metres, council-owned and without a scheduled airline, defines Clarence Valley Regional Airport (IATA: GFN, ICAO: YGFN) at Grafton in northern New South Wales today. Rex withdrew its 24 weekly Sydney services in June 2022, and the field has since repositioned itself around general aviation, charter work and emergency services. A new state-funded Emergency Operations Centre with a co-located Fire Control Centre, costing about 13.6 million Australian dollars, has been built on the site, cementing its role as a base for bushfire and flood response across the Clarence valley. There is no freight terminal, no handling agent, no cold chain and no customs presence, so air cargo here means a chartered or medical flight rather than a booking on a scheduled service. The valley's beef, sugar cane, timber and blueberries leave by road, with export freight consolidated at Brisbane (BNE) about 300 km north or Sydney some 600 km south; Coffs Harbour (CFS) roughly 85 km away and Ballina Byron (BNK) are the nearest airports with scheduled traffic. A council feasibility and options report due in October 2026 will set the direction for the airport's future.

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