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Small airport

Milford Sound Airport

IATA MFNICAO NZMF
Coordinates
44.6733°S, 167.9230°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-STL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:49
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:50

About 11h 2m 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 Milford Sound Airport

Milford Sound Airport

Milford Sound Airport is a small but very busy airport in Milford Sound, in New Zealand's Fiordland region of the South Island. It is mainly used by tourist / flightseeing operators.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,598 ft / 792 m69 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC776, FIORDLAND CFZClass BControlledGND11000 ft MSL
NZC773, MILFORD SOUND CFZClass BControlledGND11000 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA934, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlledFL175FL600

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ADA4 nm228°Compulsory
ADELAIDE5.3 nm131°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Milford Sound Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Milford Sound Airport?

The ICAO code for Milford Sound Airport is NZMF, and its IATA code is MFN.

Where is Milford Sound Airport located?

Milford Sound Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Milford Sound Airport have?

Milford Sound Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,598 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Milford Sound Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Milford Sound Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Milford Sound Airport is approximately 24.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Milford Sound Airport?

The nearest airport to Milford Sound Airport is Hollyford Airstrip (NZ-0034), about 9.7 nm to the ese, followed by Martins Bay Aerodrome and Hollyford River Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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