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Dargaville Aerodrome
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Dargaville Aero Club
Location Dargaville
Elevation AMSL 6 ft / 1.9 m
Coordinates 35°56′23″S 173°53′37″E / 35.93972°S 173.89361°E / -35.93972; 173.89361
Runway
Runway Length Surface
ft m
04/22 3,280 1,000 Rolled limestone
04/22 2,952 900 Grass
NZDAairfield
Dargaville Airfield from the East

Dargaville Aerodrome (IATA: DGRICAO: NZDA) is a small airport located 1 Nautical Mile (1.9 km) southeast of Dargaville township in Northland, New Zealand.

The airfield has an active aero club that provides training in advanced microlights, and has a regular 'fly-in' lunch every Saturday which attracts aviators from New Zealand's North island.

It is a base for topdressing aircraft working the surrounding area, and has Avgas available with a "Z" swipecard.

Dargaville airfield is at sea level at the northern end of the large Kaipara harbour, forming a pair with the similar sea level West Auckland Airport, at Parakai at the southern end of the harbour some 50 miles away.

Contact Info Phone (09) 439-8024 or 0274 784 308 Website http://dargavilleac.weebly.com/

Operational Information

  • Airfield Elevation: 6 ft AMSL
  • Runway 04/22 - 1000 x 12 meters rolled limestone
  • Runway 04/22 - 931 x 11 metres grass
  • Runway Strength - 02/20: ESWL 2500
  • No runway lighting available
  • Circuit:
    • Runways 04 – Right Hand
    • Runways 22 – Left Hand
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