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Medium airportScheduled service

Kaitaia Airport

IATA KATICAO NZKT🇳🇿 Awanui
Coordinates
35.0698°S, 173.2871°E
Elevation
270 ft (82 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NZ-NTL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
19.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
18:02

About 10h 1m 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 Kaitaia Airport

Kaitaia Airport is an airport located 5km Northeast of Kaitaia, in the Far North District of New Zealand. The land the airport is situated on is owned by Crown and leased to the Far North District Council (FNDC), who contracts Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) to manage the aerodrome.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Kaitaia Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: NZAA.

Live weather

NZAA

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 304,600 ft / 1,402 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 36▸ displaced4,190 ft / 1,277 m98 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISCHRISTCHURCH FIS127.100 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB176_A, KAITAIA MBZClass AControlledGND6500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600

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 Kaitaia Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kaitaia Airport?

The ICAO code for Kaitaia Airport is NZKT, and its IATA code is KAT.

Where is Kaitaia Airport located?

Kaitaia Airport is medium airport located in Awanui, New Zealand, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).

How many runways does Kaitaia Airport have?

Kaitaia Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,600 ft / 1,402 m.

Which airlines fly to Kaitaia Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kaitaia Airport include Air New Zealand (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kaitaia Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kaitaia Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kaitaia Airport in?

Kaitaia Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kaitaia Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kaitaia Airport is approximately 19.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kaitaia Airport?

The nearest airport to Kaitaia Airport is Puriri Block Airstrip (NZ-0046), about 2.5 nm to the e, followed by Sandhills Airstrip and Fisher Riley North Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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