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Glen Innes Airport

Glen Innes, Australia
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Regional gateway serving the New England highlands of New South Wales.

Location
Glen Innes, Australia
Glen Innes Airport (IATA: GLI, ICAO: YGLI) is a small regional airport serving Glen Innes, a town located on the New England Tableland in northern New South Wales, Australia. The airport provides essential air access to this rural community situated at approximately 1,070 metres above sea level. The airport is owned and operated by Glen Innes Severn Council and primarily serves general aviation, charter, and occasional regional air services. Its elevated location and surrounding tablelands landscape are characteristic of the broader New England region. Commercial scheduled services at Glen Innes have been limited or intermittent over the years, with the airport largely supporting private, agricultural, and charter aviation operations that are vital to the rural economy of the region.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, single small terminal facility consistent with its regional general aviation role.
Getting to & from
The airport is located a short distance from the Glen Innes town centre, accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi.
Airlines here
No major commercial airline currently operates scheduled services at Glen Innes Airport on a consistent basis.
Notable facts
  • ›Glen Innes Airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,070 metres (3,510 feet) above sea level.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by Glen Innes Severn Council.
  • ›The facility primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and agricultural aviation.
  • ›Glen Innes is known as the 'Celtic Country' of Australia, reflecting the heritage of its early settlers.
  • ›The New England Tableland location can result in cool temperatures and occasional frost affecting operations.
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City & Place Guide

Celtic highlands town where New England history meets Celtic heritage

Glen Innes is a charming highland town in northern New South Wales, sitting about 1,070 metres above sea level on the New England Tableland. Known as the Celtic capital of Australia, it draws visitors with its cool climate, granite landscapes, and proud Scottish and Celtic heritage celebrated through festivals and standing stones.

The town offers a relaxed, authentic rural experience with wide streets lined with heritage architecture, friendly locals, and easy access to stunning national parks and waterways. It serves as a practical base for exploring the surrounding region, including gorges, sapphire fossicking fields, and scenic drives along the New England Highway.

  • •Australian Standing Stones — impressive Celtic monument complex honouring the region's Celtic pioneers
  • •Land of the Beardies History House — local museum preserving pioneering and Indigenous heritage
  • •Stonehenge Replica — unusual full-scale replica of the famous prehistoric monument
  • •Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks — World Heritage wilderness with dramatic gorges and rainforest
  • •Fossicking Areas — try your luck hunting sapphires and garnets in local streams
  • •Vegetable Creek — scenic picnic spot popular for swimming and birdwatching

Getting around: Glen Innes is best explored by private car, as the town and surrounding attractions are spread out. NSW TrainLink coaches connect Glen Innes to Armidale and other regional centres, and limited local taxi services operate in town. Rideshare apps have minimal coverage here, so renting a car before arrival is strongly recommended.

Best time: Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) offer mild temperatures and clear skies ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Local food: Try hearty pub meals at local hotels, fresh trout from regional streams, and homemade pies from the town's beloved bakeries.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Glen Innes Airport is a small airport located 5 NM northwest of Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia.

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