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Small airport

Matamata Glider Airport

IATA MTAICAO NZMA
Coordinates
37.7344°S, 175.7420°E
Elevation
180 ft (55 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WKO
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:47

About 9h 49m 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 Matamata Glider Airport

Matamata Airport, formerly Waharoa Aerodrome, is the airport serving Matamata, New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
28 / 103,572 ft / 1,089 m449 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
MBZ122.250 MHz

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB273, MATAMATA MBZ, MHClass AControlledGND4500 ft MSL
NZC271, HARBOUR CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
NZC273_A, MORRINSVILLE CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
NZC271 HARBOUR CFZClass BControlled0 ft MSLFL600
NZC273_S, MORRINSVILLE CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA234, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG254, MATAMATASpecial useGliding sector4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZR 290 THAMES, WAIKATOSpecial useRestrictedGND7000 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 Matamata Glider Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Matamata Glider Airport?

The ICAO code for Matamata Glider Airport is NZMA, and its IATA code is MTA.

Where is Matamata Glider Airport located?

Matamata Glider Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Matamata Glider Airport have?

Matamata Glider Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,572 ft / 1,089 m.

What time zone is Matamata Glider Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Matamata Glider Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Matamata Glider Airport is approximately 21° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Matamata Glider Airport?

The nearest airport to Matamata Glider Airport is Te Aroha Airfield (NZTA), about 16.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Matakana Island Airport and Waihi Beach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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