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Glen Innes Airport.
Glen Innes, Australia · 3,433 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
3,433
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Inverell Airport (IVR).
Overview
Glen Innes Airport (YGLI / GLI) sits in Glen Innes, Australia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,433 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 GLI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Inverell Airport (IVR, 31 nm), Armidale Airport (ARM, 51 nm), and Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN, 70 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,499-foot paved runway, GLI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from GLI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Glen Innes.
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Field capability
ICAO
YGLI
IATA
GLI
FAA / Local
YGLI
Elevation
3,433 ft
Coordinates
29.6760° S · 151.6912° 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 3,433 ft, GLI sits higher than 98% of the 191 Australia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,499 ft
- 10/285,499 ft × 98 ftOtherLighted
- 14/324,915 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,499 ft
GLI's 5,499 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.
- 31nmIVRInverell AirportInverell
- 51nmARMArmidale AirportArmidale
- 70nmGFNClarence Valley Regional AirportGrafton
- 84nmCFSCoffs Harbour AirportCoffs Harbour
- 95nmTMWTamworth AirportTamworth
- 97nmLSYLismore AirportLismore
Location
Open the full mapYGLI · Glen Innes Airport · Glen Innes, Australia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GLI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,224 nm | 10h 13m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,145 nm | 14h 41m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,285 nm | 15h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,366 nm | 15h 12m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,538 nm | 15h 36m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,562 nm | 15h 40m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,651 nm | 15h 52m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,804 nm | 16h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GLI?
- Glen Innes Airport's longest paved runway is 5,499 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 GLI?
- Glen Innes Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GLI?
- The closest alternate is Inverell Airport (IVR), about 31 nm away, followed by Armidale Airport (ARM) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GLI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 13m (4,224 nm), Anchorage about 14h 41m (6,145 nm), San Francisco about 15h 1m (6,285 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.