Big Bay Beach Airstrip
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About Big Bay Beach Airstrip
Big Bay Beach Airstrip is a small airport in Big Bay, New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of 1 ft (0 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Martins Bay Aerodrome (NZMJ), about 6 nm to the sw.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZC776, FIORDLAND CFZ | Class B | Controlled | GND | 11000 ft MSL |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA934, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | FL175 | 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 Big Bay Beach Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Bay Beach Airstrip located?
Big Bay Beach Airstrip is small airport located in Big Bay, New Zealand, at an elevation of 1 ft (0 m).
What time zone is Big Bay Beach Airstrip in?
Big Bay Beach Airstrip is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Big Bay Beach Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Bay Beach Airstrip is approximately 24.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Big Bay Beach Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Big Bay Beach Airstrip is Martins Bay Aerodrome (NZMJ), about 6 nm to the sw, followed by Hollyford River Aerodrome and Gorge River Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Big Bay Beach Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.