Coffs Harbour Airport

YCFS / CFS

Coffs Harbour, AU

Last Updated
Jun 15, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
12 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YCFS 150930Z AUTO 14012KT 9999 // FEW025 SCT042 BKN046 18/17 Q1030 RESHRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,518 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,218 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,618 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Coffs Harbour Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 12 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 25 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1029 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
-485 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -121 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YCFS 150527Z 1505/1606 17014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 BKN025 FM150900 22007KT 9999 -SHRA FEW012 SCT025 FM152300 20005KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 SCT030 FM160300 16007KT 9999 NSW FEW040 INTER 1505/1508 18015G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN008 SCT020TCU INTER 1508/1600 4000 SHRA BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CFS
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,824 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
1.9 kt 11.9 kt
99° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
2,785 ft 60 ft ASP 107°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YCFS

14,330 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
15%
IFR
3%
LIFR
1.3%

Coffs Harbour Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.9%
NE
12.9%
E
4.1%
SE
5.3%
S
12.6%
SW
23.5%
W
10.5%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 5°C to 36°C
5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 14,330 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coffs Harbour Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YCFS
IATA Code: CFS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Coffs Harbour
Country: AU
Latitude: -30.320601°
Longitude: 153.115997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,824 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,785 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coffs Harbour Airport

Overview

Coffs Harbour Airport serves the coastal region of New South Wales, Australia, located at coordinates -30.320601, 153.115997. As a medium-sized airport situated at 18 feet above mean sea level, it supports regional and general aviation operations. The airport features two asphalted runways: the primary 03/21 runway at 6,824 feet and a secondary 10/28 runway at 2,785 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Coffs Harbour Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 82.9% of observations supporting VFR operations. The prevailing wind is from the north at an average of 9.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature variability is moderate, ranging from 6°C to 36°C with an average of 21.4°C, and pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignment. Runway 03/21 experiences an average crosswind of 3.9 knots, while runway 10/28 has a slightly higher average crosswind of 7.7 knots. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions given the airport's consistent wind patterns and excellent visibility. The north-facing prevailing winds make runway selection straightforward, with minimal wind-related complications. With calm conditions present 5.5% of the time and typically low crosswind components, pilots can expect predictable landing and takeoff experiences.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.