Greymouth Airport facts for kids
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Greymouth Airport
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Greymouth Airport, West Coast, New Zealand, 12 May 2008
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grey District Council | ||||||||||
| Location | Greymouth | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 14 ft / 4 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°27′42″S 171°11′24″E / 42.46167°S 171.19000°E | ||||||||||
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Greymouth Airport (codes: GMN, NZGM) is a small airport located in Blaketown. This area is a suburb just south of Greymouth town center. The airport is on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
It is an "uncontrolled" airport, meaning it does not have air traffic controllers. This airport is mainly used by small planes.
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What is Greymouth Airport?
Greymouth Airport is a public airport. It is open for general use by pilots and planes. You do not need to tell the airport operator before you land or take off.
The airport has places to store light aircraft. It also offers fuel for planes.
Who Manages the Airport?
The Grey District Council operates Greymouth Airport. They are responsible for keeping the airport running smoothly.
A Look at Past Flights
In the past, Greymouth Airport had regular commercial flights. Air West Coast started flying from here on November 8, 2002. They offered direct flights to Westport, then on to Wellington and Christchurch.
Another airline, Coast Air, also used to fly from Greymouth. From 1986 to 1988, they had daily flights. These flights went to Christchurch and Nelson.
Why Did Flights Stop?
Air West Coast stopped its services on August 1, 2008. This was mainly because of high costs. There was also strong competition from bigger airlines like Air New Zealand.
What Happens at the Airport Today?
Today, Greymouth Airport does not have any regular scheduled flights. However, you can still arrange special flights. Air West Coast offers charter flights.
One popular charter flight takes passengers from the TranzAlpine train. They fly from Greymouth station back to Christchurch. This flight offers amazing views of Mount Cook and the glaciers.
