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Small airport

Mount Tarawera Airport

ICAO NZAE🇳🇿 Mount Tarawera
Coordinates
38.2330°S, 176.5170°E
Elevation
3,100 ft (945 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-BOP
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
17:12
Civil dusk
17:41

About 9h 43m 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 Mount Tarawera Airport

Mount Tarawera Airport is a small airport in Mount Tarawera, New Zealand (ICAO NZAE). It sits at an elevation of 3,100 ft (945 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 12 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

NZAE

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB472, TARAWERA MBZClass AControlledGNDFL600
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA234, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA448, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG 485 UREWERAS, CENTRAL PLATEAUClass FControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG258, ROTOMAHANASpecial useGliding sector4500 ft MSL6500 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 Mount Tarawera Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mount Tarawera Airport?

The ICAO code for Mount Tarawera Airport is NZAE.

Where is Mount Tarawera Airport located?

Mount Tarawera Airport is small airport located in Mount Tarawera, New Zealand, at an elevation of 3,100 ft (945 m).

What time zone is Mount Tarawera Airport in?

Mount Tarawera Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mount Tarawera Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mount Tarawera Airport is approximately 21.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mount Tarawera Airport?

The nearest airport to Mount Tarawera Airport is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 12 nm to the nw, followed by Galatea Airfield and Whakatāne Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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