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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Center Island Airstrip

ICAO NZ-0020🇳🇿 Raratoka Island
Coordinates
46.4549°S, 167.8495°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-STL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
26.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:53
Sunrise
08:27
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:57

About 8h 56m 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 Center Island Airstrip

Center Island Airstrip is a small airport in Raratoka Island, New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport (IVC), about 19.3 nm to the e.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZA947, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlledFL245FL600
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA728, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA DClass DControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA734, INVERCARGILL, CTA DClass DControlled2500 ft MSL9500 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 Center Island Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Center Island Airstrip located?

Center Island Airstrip is small airport located in Raratoka Island, New Zealand, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Center Island Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Center Island Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Center Island Airstrip is approximately 26.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Center Island Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Center Island Airstrip is Invercargill Airport (IVC), about 19.3 nm to the e, followed by Ryan's Creek Aerodrome and Centre Bush Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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