Pukaki Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pukaki Airport
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Pukaki Airport in 2014
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Pukaki Airport Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Twizel, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,575 ft / 480 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 44°14′13″S 170°7′8″E / 44.23694°S 170.11889°E | ||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.airportpukaki.co.nz | ||||||||||||||
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Pukaki Airport (IATA: TWZ, ICAO: NZUK) is a small airport in the Mackenzie District of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located about 3 kilometers north of the town of Twizel. The airport is also 284 kilometers away from Christchurch.
About Pukaki Airport
Pukaki Airport is a public airport. It helps people travel around the beautiful Mackenzie District. The airport is managed by the Pukaki Airport Authority.
What You Can Find There
The airport has some important features. It includes a special weather station. This station automatically checks the weather for pilots. There are also eight hangars. These are buildings where airplanes are stored. The airport also provides fuel for planes.
Airport Services
Some companies operate from Pukaki Airport. They offer special flights for visitors. You can take a charter flight to a specific place. Or, you can enjoy a scenic flight. These flights show you amazing views from above.
Interesting Facts
Pukaki Airport has seen some very cold weather. On June 23, 2015, the temperature dropped to -19.8 °C. This was a record low for the airport. The airport was also used for filming a movie. It was a location for the 2009 zombie film called Last of the Living.
