About Coffs Harbour Airport
Mid North Coast NSW gateway — Coffs Harbour beaches, Big Banana, Dorrigo rainforest. Two-runway airport.
Visitor Tips
- •10 min to Coffs Harbour CBD
- •Big Banana 5 min from town centre
- •Dorrigo rainforest 30 min west — World Heritage
- •Whale watching Jun-Nov from Muttonbird Island
Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Coffs Harbour Airport.
Runways
2 runways • longest 2,080m • total 2,929m • Regional jet capable (e.g. Embraer 170, Bombardier CRJ-200)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Headings | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,080 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 41° / 221° | Yes |
| 10/28 | 849 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 107° / 287° | No |
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Quick Facts
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Quick Stats
- Class
- regional
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,080 m
- Max aircraft
- Regional jet capable
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Annual passengers
- 274,405(2022)
At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- CFS
- ICAO
- YSCH
Location
- City
- Coffs Harbour
- State
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Sydney
Plan Your Visit
- Best Time
- Sep-May for warm weather. Whale watching peaks Jun-Aug.
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Trails(3)
Attractions(5)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
Ampol Foodary Coffs Harbour Halls Rd
Ampol Foodary · 2.1km
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United Coffs Harbour East
United Petroleum · 2.3km
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BP COFFS HARBOUR (380 Pacific Hwy)
BP · 2.6km
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Puma Coffs Harbour
Puma Energy · 2.7km
Ampol Foodary Coffs Harbour South
Ampol Foodary · 2.8km
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Dump Points(5)
Coffs Harbour Dump Point
Free · 1.9km
Coffs Harbour Moonee Street Tourist Park
caravan-park · 2.4km
Urunga Recreation Reserve
Free · 22.1km
Bellingen Showground
Free · 25.2km
Arrawarra Rest Area
Free · 29.6km