Culverden
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 9h 20m 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 Culverden
Culverden is a small airport in Hurunui District Council, New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of 597 ft (182 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Hanmer Springs Aerodrome (NZ-0102), about 12.6 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | FL600 |
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 Culverden.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Culverden located?
Culverden is small airport located in Hurunui District Council, New Zealand, at an elevation of 597 ft (182 m).
What time zone is Culverden in?
Culverden is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Culverden?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Culverden is approximately 24.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Culverden?
The nearest airport to Culverden is Hanmer Springs Aerodrome (NZ-0102), about 12.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Rangiora Airfield and Fernside Fields Airpark.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Culverden data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.