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Karamea Aerodrome
Summary
Operator Karamea Airport Inc
Location Karamea, New Zealand
Hub for Golden Bay Air
Built 1940
Elevation AMSL 97 ft / 30 m
Coordinates 41°15′S 172°07′E / 41.250°S 172.117°E / -41.250; 172.117
Runway
Runway Length Surface
ft m
01/19 3,100 945 Bitumen

The Karamea Aerodrome is a small airport that helps people travel to and from the town of Karamea in New Zealand. It's located on the South Island, about 1 nautical mile (which is a bit more than 1.8 kilometers) north of the town.

This aerodrome is not "certificated," meaning it's a smaller airport that doesn't handle huge passenger planes. Instead, it's perfect for smaller aircraft and local flights.

Flights From Karamea

Even though it's a small airport, Karamea Aerodrome connects to several other places in New Zealand. These flights are usually operated by smaller airlines.

Who Flies From Karamea?

The main airline that uses Karamea Aerodrome is Golden Bay Air. They offer flights to nearby towns and cities.

Where Can You Fly?

From Karamea, you can catch a flight to these destinations:

These flights help people travel for fun, work, or to connect with bigger airports.

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