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Whitianga Aerodrome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whitianga Aerodrome |
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| IATA: WTZ – ICAO: NZWT | |||
| Summary | |||
| 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°ECoordinates: 36°49′44″S 175°40′57″E / 36.82889°S 175.68250°E | ||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| ft | m | ||
| 04/22 | 4,678 | 1,426 | Grass |
| 16/34 | 2,286 | 697 | Grass |
Whitianga Aerodrome (IATA: WTZ, ICAO: NZWT) serves the town of Whitianga, New Zealand. The aerodrome is located 1.5 NM west of Whitianga on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand.
The aerodrome is operated by the Mercury Bay Aero Club. The aerodrome is popular with model aircraft enthusiasts and glider pilots.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air Auckland | Ardmore, Claris |
| Barrier Air | Auckland (begins 15 December 2021) |
| Sunair | Ardmore, Claris, Tauranga |
Air Auckland bases an aircraft at Whitianga used for both scheduled services and sightseeing charters.