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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Dunsandel

ICAO NZ-0007
Coordinates
43.6837°S, 172.1490°E
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-CAN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:33

About 11h 4m 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 Dunsandel

Dunsandel is a small airport in New Zealand. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is West Melton Aerodrome (NZWL), about 16.3 nm to the ne.

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

Live traffic nearby

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

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC976, ASHBURTON CFZClass BControlledGND5500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA847, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled5500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA845, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA842, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL

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
ADDINGTON RACE COURSE21.3 nm067°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 Dunsandel.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dunsandel located?

Dunsandel is small airport located in New Zealand.

What time zone is Dunsandel in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dunsandel?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dunsandel is approximately 24.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dunsandel?

The nearest airport to Dunsandel is West Melton Aerodrome (NZWL), about 16.3 nm to the ne, followed by Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) and Kings (Ladbrooks).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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