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Kerikeri Airport

IATA KKEICAO NZKK🇳🇿 Kerikeri
Coordinates
35.2591°S, 173.9133°E
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NZ-NTL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
19.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:30

About 11h 16m 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 Kerikeri Airport

Kerikeri Airport

Kerikeri Airport, also known as Bay of Islands Airport, is an airport near Kerikeri, New Zealand. It is a ten-minute drive from Kerikeri and a 50-minute flight to or from Auckland Airport.

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

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

Live weather

NZAA
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NOTAMs

NZAA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33UnkUnlitOpen
15R / 33L3,904 ft / 1,190 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
15L / 33R2,247 ft / 685 m66 ftGrsUnlitOpen
02 / 201,608 ft / 490 m121 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISCHRISTCHURCH FIS124.100 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.400 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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB177_A, KERIKERI MBZClass AControlledGND6500 ft MSL
NZC174, BAY OF ISLANDS CFZClass BControlledGND3000 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.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SW (from about 225°), on 16% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan81%1,224 ft
Feb84%1,200 ft
Mar89%925 ft
Apr85%754 ft
May85%368 ft
Jun84%279 ft
Jul83%219 ft
Aug85%153 ft
Sep82%308 ft
Oct79%487 ft
Nov79%821 ft
Dec77%1,118 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1531,224 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kerikeri Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kerikeri Airport?

The ICAO code for Kerikeri Airport is NZKK, and its IATA code is KKE.

Where is Kerikeri Airport located?

Kerikeri Airport is medium airport located in Kerikeri, New Zealand, at an elevation of 492 ft (150 m).

How many runways does Kerikeri Airport have?

Kerikeri Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 3,904 ft / 1,190 m.

Which airlines fly to Kerikeri Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Kerikeri Airport?

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

What time zone is Kerikeri Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kerikeri Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kerikeri Airport is approximately 19.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kerikeri Airport?

The nearest airport to Kerikeri Airport is Maungaparenua Airstrip (NZ-0071), about 3.1 nm to the nw, followed by Te Kene Airstrip and Waiaruhe Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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