Picton Aerodrome facts for kids
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Picton Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Sounds Air and Travel Ltd | ||||||||||
| Serves | Picton (town) | ||||||||||
| Location | Koromiko, New Zealand | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 459 ft / 140 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°20′41″S 173°57′29″E / 41.3447°S 173.9580°E | ||||||||||
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Picton Aerodrome (PCN, NZPN) is a private airport. It is about 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of Picton township. Picton is in the Marlborough District of the South Island in New Zealand.
Sounds Air is an airline that flies from this airport. They have five flights each day to Wellington. Near the airport, there is a special area called Marlborough Sounds Airpark. It has 16 private hangars. Owners can park their planes there and use remote control to get them in and out.
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What is Picton Aerodrome?
Picton Aerodrome is a smaller airport. It is not a "certificated" airport. This means it does not handle large passenger planes. Instead, it is used for smaller aircraft and private flights. It plays an important role for people living in the Marlborough Sounds area.
Where is the Airport Located?
The airport is in a place called Koromiko. This is a small community near Picton. Picton is a town famous for its ferry services. These ferries connect the South Island to the North Island of New Zealand. The airport is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Who Uses Picton Aerodrome?
The main airline using Picton Aerodrome is Sounds Air. They offer regular flights. These flights connect Picton to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. This makes it easier for people to travel between the islands. The airport also serves private planes.
Airlines and Destinations
Picton Aerodrome has flights to one main destination.
- Sounds Air flies to Wellington
