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Heliport

Huka Falls Heliport

ICAO NZ-0024🇳🇿 Taupo
Coordinates
38.6432°S, 176.0882°E
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-WKO
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
17:52
Civil dusk
18:19

About 11h 9m 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 Huka Falls Heliport

Huka Falls Heliport is a heliport in Taupo, New Zealand. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Centennial Park Aerodrome (NZCG), about 2.5 nm to the ese.

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.

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWIBTaupo Weather Information125.200 MHz
CTAF (MBZ)Taupo Traffic118.400 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB477_B, TAUPO MBZClass AControlled3000 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZB477_A, TAUPO MBZClass AControlledGND6500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG451, TAUPOSpecial useGliding sector6500 ft MSLFL165

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle344 ft1,079 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Huka Falls Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Huka Falls Heliport located?

Huka Falls Heliport is heliport located in Taupo, New Zealand.

What time zone is Huka Falls Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Huka Falls Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Huka Falls Heliport is approximately 21.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Huka Falls Heliport?

The nearest airport to Huka Falls Heliport is Centennial Park Aerodrome (NZCG), about 2.5 nm to the ese, followed by Taupo Airport and Rangitaiki Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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