Whitianga Aerodrome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitianga Aerodrome
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Mercury Bay Aero Club, PO Box 44, Whitianga. | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Whitianga, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 49 ft / 15 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°49′44″S 175°40′57″E / 36.82889°S 175.68250°E | ||||||||||||||
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Whitianga Aerodrome (IATA: WTZ, ICAO: NZWT) is a small airport in New Zealand. It is located near the town of Whitianga. This airport is on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula. This area is part of New Zealand's North Island.
The airport is run by the Mercury Bay Aero Club. It is a popular spot for people who fly model aircraft. It is also used by pilots who fly gliders, which are planes without engines.
Exploring Whitianga Aerodrome
What is Whitianga Aerodrome?
Whitianga Aerodrome is a private airport. This means it is not a large international airport. It is mainly used for smaller planes and recreational flying. The airport is located about 1.5 nautical miles (about 2.8 kilometers) west of Whitianga town.
The Mercury Bay Aero Club takes care of the airport. They help manage the flights and activities there. Many people enjoy flying their model planes at this aerodrome. It is also a great place for glider pilots to take off and land.
Flights and Destinations
Even though Whitianga Aerodrome is small, it has some regular flights. These flights connect Whitianga to other places. Here are the airlines that fly from Whitianga:
- Air Auckland flies to Ardmore and Claris. Air Auckland also keeps one of its planes at Whitianga. They use it for regular flights and for special sightseeing trips.
- Barrier Air flies to Auckland. This service started on December 15, 2021.
- Sunair offers flights to Ardmore, Claris, and Tauranga.
These flights help people travel between Whitianga and other parts of New Zealand. They also allow visitors to see the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula from the sky.
