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Heliport

Burwood Hospital Heliport

ICAO NZBW🇳🇿 Christchurch
Coordinates
43.4796°S, 172.6870°E
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-CAN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:27
Sunrise
07:59
Sunset
17:13
Civil dusk
17:45

About 9h 14m 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 Burwood Hospital Heliport

Burwood Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Christchurch, New Zealand (ICAO NZBW). It sits at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 6.8 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

NZBW

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.

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISChristchurch ATIS127.200 MHz
TWRChristchurch Tower118.300 MHz
TWRChristchurch Tower: alternative frequency125.000 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC977, BANKS PENINSULA CFZClass BControlledGNDFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA847, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled5500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA845, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA842, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA846, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA856_C, CHRISTCHURCH EAST SECTOR, CTR-P CClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
NZA856_B, CHRISTCHURCH INSTRUMENT SECTOR, CTR-P CClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL

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
Ouruhia AM transmitter449 ft30 ft
Sugarloaf television transmitter397 ft1,562 ft
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch240 ft62 ft
Crowne Plaza Christchurch230 ft52 ft
Obstacle30 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Burwood Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Burwood Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Burwood Hospital Heliport is NZBW.

Where is Burwood Hospital Heliport located?

Burwood Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Christchurch, New Zealand, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

What time zone is Burwood Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Burwood Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Burwood Hospital Heliport is approximately 24.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Burwood Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Burwood Hospital Heliport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 6.8 nm to the w, followed by Kings (Ladbrooks) and Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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