Richard Pearse Airport facts for kids
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Richard Pearse Airport
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Richard Pearse Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Timaru District Council | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Timaru, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 89 ft / 27 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 44°18′10″S 171°13′31″E / 44.30278°S 171.22528°E | ||||||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.timaru.govt.nz/airport.html | ||||||||||||||||||
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Location in South Island
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Sources: AIP and DAFIF
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Richard Pearse Airport, also called Timaru Airport, is an airport in Timaru, New Zealand. It is located about 4 kilometers north of the Washdyke area. This airport helps people travel by air in the region.
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About the Airport's Name
The airport is named after Richard Pearse. He was a local inventor and aviator. Some people believe he flew a powered aircraft before the Wright brothers. This makes the airport's name special.
What Kind of Airport Is It?
Richard Pearse Airport is a small airport for regional flights. It has one gate for passengers. There is one main runway made of asphalt. It also has two grass runways.
Who Uses the Airport?
The South Canterbury Aero Club is based at this airport. They use it often for flight training. People also fly from here for fun.
Flights and Destinations
Richard Pearse Airport connects Timaru to other cities.
Current Flights
Currently, Air New Zealand Link flies from Timaru to Wellington. They use Bombardier Q300 planes for these flights.
Past Flights
In the past, there were flights to Oamaru and Christchurch. Eagle Airways also used to fly from Timaru to Wellington. They flew with Beechcraft 1900D aircraft.
Connecting to Auckland
Timaru is one of the main cities in New Zealand without direct flights to Auckland. This means travelers usually need to take a connecting flight.
Airport Improvements
The airport has been updated to better serve travelers.
Why the Upgrade?
In November 2015, the Timaru District Council approved a $1.3 million upgrade. This was needed because more people were flying to Wellington. The larger Bombardier Q300 planes meant more passengers.
What Changed?
The upgrade made the terminal bigger. It grew from 450 square meters to almost 600 square meters. A new area for collecting luggage was also added. These changes help make travel easier for everyone.
Images for kids
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The sign outside Timaru Airport in 2014.
