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Small airport

Fox Glacier Aerodrome

ICAO NZ-0029🇳🇿 Fox Glacier
Coordinates
43.4611°S, 170.0170°E
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WTC
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:37
Sunrise
08:09
Sunset
17:24
Civil dusk
17:56

About 9h 16m 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 Fox Glacier Aerodrome

Fox Glacier Aerodrome

Fox Glacier Aerodrome is a small landing strip serving tourist sightseeing and skydiving flights over the Fox Glacier and Southern Alps areas of New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB978, SOUTHERN ALPS MBZClass AControlledGND12500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600

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 Fox Glacier Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fox Glacier Aerodrome located?

Fox Glacier Aerodrome is small airport located in Fox Glacier, New Zealand.

What time zone is Fox Glacier Aerodrome in?

Fox Glacier Aerodrome is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fox Glacier Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fox Glacier Aerodrome is approximately 24.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fox Glacier Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Fox Glacier Aerodrome is Cook Flat Airstrip (NZ-0038), about 3.5 nm to the w, followed by Franz Josef Aerodrome and Karangarua River Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fox Glacier Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.