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Heliport

Mechanics Bay Heliport

IATA MHBICAO NZMB🇳🇿 Auckland City
Coordinates
36.8465°S, 174.7879°E
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-AUK
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
20.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
17:59
Civil dusk
18:25

About 11h 13m 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 Mechanics Bay Heliport

Mechanics Bay Heliport is a heliport in Auckland City, New Zealand (ICAO NZMB, IATA MHB). It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP), about 8.4 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB175, AUCKLAND CITY MBZClass AControlledGNDFL600
NZB173, WHENUAPAI MBZClass AControlledGND2500 ft MSL
NZC173, HAURAKI GULF CFZClass BControlledGND2500 ft MSL
NZA146, AUCKLAND, CTA CClass CControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA142, AUCKLAND, CTA-P CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA141, AUCKLAND, CTA CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C/DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA153, WHENUAPAI, CTR DClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Sky Tower1,076 ft154 ft
The Pacifica594 ft56 ft
PwC Tower591 ft98 ft
ANZ Centre469 ft108 ft
Auckland Harbour Oaks427 ft36 ft
Lumley Centre410 ft95 ft
The Sentinel394 ft75 ft
Wharau o Tāmaki / Auckland House381 ft167 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mechanics Bay Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mechanics Bay Heliport?

The ICAO code for Mechanics Bay Heliport is NZMB, and its IATA code is MHB.

Where is Mechanics Bay Heliport located?

Mechanics Bay Heliport is heliport located in Auckland City, New Zealand, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

What time zone is Mechanics Bay Heliport in?

Mechanics Bay Heliport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mechanics Bay Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mechanics Bay Heliport is approximately 20.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mechanics Bay Heliport?

The nearest airport to Mechanics Bay Heliport is RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP), about 8.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Auckland International Airport and North Shore Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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