Taieri Aerodrome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Taieri Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | Dunedin City Council | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Otago Aero Club | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 85 ft / 26 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 45°51′36″S 170°21′30″E / 45.86000°S 170.35833°E | ||||||||||||||||||
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Taieri Aerodrome is an aerodrome located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Dunedin, New Zealand. Its special code is NZTI. This aerodrome is a public airport. The Dunedin City Council owns it. The Otago Aero Club operates it.
A Look Back: Taieri's History
During World War II, Taieri Aerodrome was a very important place for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). It was their southernmost flying station. Many important groups were based there.
- The No. 1 Elementary Flying School taught new pilots.
- The No. 307 Elementary Ground Training School helped airmen learn skills on the ground.
- A special flight managed stored Lockheed Hudson planes.
What Happens There Today?
Today, Taieri Aerodrome is home to the Otago Aero Club. This club is New Zealand's oldest aero club. It started way back in 1927.
The aero club is a social group for people who love planes. It also offers flying lessons. This means you can learn to fly a plane there!
Several businesses also operate from the airfield. They specialize in keeping planes in good shape. Some even restore old aircraft. These businesses include:
- Southair Aviation (maintains general aviation aircraft)
- Custom Aviation (works on light aircraft)
- Heliotago (helicopter services)
- Highland Helicopters (helicopter services)
The aerodrome also hosts a popular event called "Wings & Wheels day." This event happens every two years. It's a fun day where many different aircraft and cool vintage cars are on display for everyone to see.
How Planes Operate at Taieri
Taieri Aerodrome has four grass runways. These are like long, grassy paths for planes to take off and land. They are known by their directions: 05/23 and 11/29.
Planes at Taieri can get fuel easily.
- Avgas, a type of fuel for smaller planes, is available. You can get it using a special Z Energy swipecard.
- Jet A1, which is fuel for jet engines, is also available from HeliOtago.
