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Great Barrier Aerodrome

IATA GBZICAO NZGB🇳🇿 Claris
Coordinates
36.2414°S, 175.4720°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-AUK
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
20° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:50

About 9h 55m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Great Barrier Aerodrome

Great Barrier Aerodrome

Great Barrier Aerodrome is the major airfield on Great Barrier Island. It is a small, non-towered aerodrome at Claris on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf off the North Island of New Zealand. Fuel is not available.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NZGB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,051 ft / 930 m30 ftSealedUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB174, GREAT BARRIER MBZClass AControlledGND4500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C/DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Great Barrier Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Great Barrier Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Great Barrier Aerodrome is NZGB, and its IATA code is GBZ.

Where is Great Barrier Aerodrome located?

Great Barrier Aerodrome is small airport located in Claris, New Zealand, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Great Barrier Aerodrome have?

Great Barrier Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 3,051 ft / 930 m.

What time zone is Great Barrier Aerodrome in?

Great Barrier Aerodrome is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Great Barrier Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Great Barrier Aerodrome is approximately 20° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Great Barrier Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Great Barrier Aerodrome is Okiwi Station Airport (NZOX), about 6.3 nm to the nnw, followed by Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome and Great Mercury Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Great Barrier Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.