Galatea Aerodrome facts for kids

Galatea Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: NZGA) is a small airfield located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty region of the North Island in New Zealand. It's about 7.4 kilometers (or 4 nautical miles) north-northeast of the town of Murupara.

What is Galatea Aerodrome?

Galatea Aerodrome is a special kind of airport. It is a private aerodrome, which means it's not a big international airport. Instead, it's used by specific groups or individuals. The Urewera Aero Club operates this aerodrome.

Where is it Located?

This aerodrome is found in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand. It's close to the town of Murupara. The area is known for its natural beauty and is a great spot for smaller planes to land and take off.

The Runway

The aerodrome has one main runway. It is called 01/19, which refers to its direction. This runway is quite long, measuring about 1,025 meters (or 3,362 feet).

What makes it unique is that its surface is made of grass. Many smaller airfields use grass runways. This is different from larger airports that usually have paved runways made of asphalt or concrete.

Important Things to Know

• Runway Strength: The runway at Galatea Aerodrome is strong enough for certain types of aircraft. It can safely handle planes up to a specific weight.
• No Lighting: Unlike bigger airports, Galatea Aerodrome does not have lights for night operations. This means planes can only use it during daylight hours.