Whitianga Airfield (NZWT)

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Whitianga Airfield (NZWT/WTZ) in New Zealand is a VFR-only grass-surfaced aerodrome situated just 3 meters above sea level. It features multiple grass runways, with the longest measuring 1,425 meters, ideal for light aircraft operations. Pilots can use the common traffic advisory frequency (124.5 MHz) and coordinate with Auckland Control on 124.3 or 129.6 MHz, making it a practical spot for local aviation enthusiasts and student pilots.

Country
NZNZ
Type
Civil Airfield
Coordinates
-36.832000 , 175.679000
Traffic Type
VFR
Compass
NSWE
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LegendInternational airportPaved runwayGrass stripHeliportOther aerodrome

Air Traffic Service (ATS)

FrequencyTypeNameNotesIs PublicIs Primary
124.500ctafCtafUnattendedNoneYesNo
124.300otherOtherAuckland ControlNoneYesNo
129.600otherOtherAuckland ControlNoneYesNo

Runways

DesignationSurfaceLength (m)Width (m)MTOW (t)FeaturesNotes
0440°GrassGrass1425m59mUnknownPrimaryNone
22220°GrassGrass1425m59mUnknownPrimaryNone
22220°GrassGrass1425m59mUnknownPrimaryNone
16160°GrassGrass696m59mUnknown—None
16160°GrassGrass696m59mUnknown—None
34340°GrassGrass696m59mUnknown—None
34340°GrassGrass696m59mUnknown—None

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