Clarence Valley Regional Airport

YGFN / GFN

Grafton, AU

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

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Currently using: YCFS
Weather Source: Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS)
Distance: 34nm / 63km from YGFN

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR YCFS 171200Z AUTO 28003KT 9999 // OVC090 23/23 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 110ft
OVC 9,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,110ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YCFS 171127Z 1712/1812 22007KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 FM171500 19012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT008 BKN016 FM172100 18016KT 9999 -SHRA BKN020 FM180400 16015G25KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 SCT040 FM180900 21012KT 9999 SCT012 BKN018 INTER 1712/1713 11010KT 3000 SHRA BKN012 FEW030TCU TEMPO 1713/1812 18018G28KT 3000 SHRA BKN008 SCT030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1808 VRB25G40KT 1000 TSRA BKN005 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain
15:00Z FM171500
+3h
MVFR 190° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Rain
21:00Z FM172100
+9h
MVFR 180° 16kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain
13:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR 180° 18kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GFN
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
 5,607 ft 98 ft ASP 186°
↑ 0.5kt • ↔ 3.0kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Clarence Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YGFN
IATA Code: GFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 110 ft MSL

Location

City: Grafton
Country: AU
Latitude: -29.754795°
Longitude: 153.031234°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,607 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Clarence Valley Regional Airport

Clarence Valley Regional Airport (YGFN/GFN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Grafton, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 110 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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