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Small airport

Sandhills Airstrip

ICAO NZ-0045🇳🇿 Awanui
Coordinates
35.0583°S, 173.2139°E
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-NTL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
19.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:06
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
18:01

About 10h 0m 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 Sandhills Airstrip

Sandhills Airstrip is a small airport in Awanui, New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Kaitaia Airport (KAT), about 3.7 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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB176_A, KAITAIA MBZClass AControlledGND6500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 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 Sandhills Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandhills Airstrip located?

Sandhills Airstrip is small airport located in Awanui, New Zealand, at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m).

What time zone is Sandhills Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sandhills Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sandhills Airstrip is approximately 19.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sandhills Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sandhills Airstrip is Kaitaia Airport (KAT), about 3.7 nm to the e, followed by Puriri Block Airstrip and Fisher Riley North Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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