Airports / Australia / GUH
Gunnedah Airport.
Australia · 863 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
9 ratings
0
Operators based
863
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#33 / 168
Australia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 168 rated Australia fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tamworth Airport (TMW), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Australia, Gunnedah Airport (YGDH / GUH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 863 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GUH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tamworth Airport (TMW, 32 nm), Narrabri Airport (NAA, 44 nm), and Coonabarabran Airport (COJ, 55 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,400-foot paved runway, GUH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from GUH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from GUH.
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Field capability
ICAO
YGDH
IATA
GUH
FAA / Local
YGDH
Elevation
863 ft
Coordinates
30.9575° S · 150.2490° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Australia fields
state range 7–4,260 ft
At 863 ft, GUH sits higher than 74% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,400 ft
- 11/295,400 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/351,942 ft × 98 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,400 ft
GUH's 5,400 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 32nmTMWTamworth AirportTamworth
- 44nmNAANarrabri AirportNarrabri
- 55nmCOJCoonabarabran Airport
- 75nmARMArmidale AirportArmidale
- 79nmIVRInverell AirportInverell
- 90nmMRZMoree AirportMoree
Location
Open the full mapYGDH · Gunnedah Airport
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GUH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,331 nm | 10h 28m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,246 nm | 14h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,390 nm | 15h 16m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,469 nm | 15h 27m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,645 nm | 15h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,665 nm | 15h 54m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,753 nm | 16h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,909 nm | 16h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GUH?
- Gunnedah Airport's longest paved runway is 5,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GUH?
- Gunnedah Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GUH?
- The closest alternate is Tamworth Airport (TMW), about 32 nm away, followed by Narrabri Airport (NAA) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GUH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 28m (4,331 nm), Anchorage about 14h 56m (6,246 nm), San Francisco about 15h 16m (6,390 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.