Center Island Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZA947, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | FL245 | FL600 |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA728, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA D | Class D | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA734, INVERCARGILL, CTA D | Class D | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 9500 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.
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.