North Shore Aerodrome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Shore Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | North Shore Aero Club (Inc) | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Auckland | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Dairy Flat | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 212 ft / 65 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°39′24″S 174°39′19″E / 36.65667°S 174.65528°E | ||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.northshoreairport.co.nz | ||||||||||||||
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North Shore Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: NZNE), also called North Shore Airport and Dairy Flat Airfield, is a small, uncontrolled aerodrome located 2 nmi (3.7 km) south southwest of Silverdale, near Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.
Operational information
- Lighting (pilot activated)
- Curfew 2200 to 0700 HR local.
- Jet A1/Avgas 100, Swipecard
The aerodrome is operated by North Shore Aero Club (Inc), which is a member of the Royal New Zealand Aero Club.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Barrier Air | Claris |
| Fly My Sky | Claris |
Past operators of regular services through North Shore Airport were the North Shore Aero Club, NZ Air Services and Great Barrier Airlines, all operating to Great Barrier Island; Salt Air, operating to Whangarei and Kerikeri; FlightHauraki, operating to Whangarei, Kerikeri and Great Barrier Island; North Shore Air, operating to Tauranga and Kerikeri; FlyStark operating to Whitianga; and Sunair operating to Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga. .
North Shore Aero Club
The North Shore Aero Club (NSAC) was founded in 1967, although flying occurred at the site before this. Previously the club's primary trainer was the Cessna 152. currently is it the Robin R2120. The club has three of the R2160 variety, this aircraft comes with a 160 hp engine and a larger rudder. These aircraft can be used for aerobatics. They also have three Cessna 172's, one with IFR capacity. The clubs twin engine aircraft is the Beechcraft Duchess. This aircraft is the MEIR The club has Tecnam P2008 as the microlight trainer in addition to the Piper PA28 Cherokee. The current CFI (chief flight instructor) is Daryl Gillett.
