Wharepapa South Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 9h 47m 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 Wharepapa South Airport
Wharepapa South Airport is a small airport in New Zealand (ICAO NZES). It sits at an elevation of 443 ft (135 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ), about 17.1 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
NZESLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZC273_A, MORRINSVILLE CFZ | Class B | Controlled | GND | FL999 |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| CTA C & D | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA243, HAMILTON, CTA D | Class D | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZA234, ROTORUA, CTA D | Class D | Controlled | 4500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZG250, TIRAU | Special use | Gliding sector | 4500 ft MSL | 6500 ft MSL |
| NZR 291 LICHFIELD, WAIKATO | Special use | Restricted | GND | 6000 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 Wharepapa South Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wharepapa South Airport?
The ICAO code for Wharepapa South Airport is NZES.
Where is Wharepapa South Airport located?
Wharepapa South Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 443 ft (135 m).
What time zone is Wharepapa South Airport in?
Wharepapa South Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wharepapa South Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wharepapa South Airport is approximately 21.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wharepapa South Airport?
The nearest airport to Wharepapa South Airport is Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ), about 17.1 nm to the ese, followed by Hamilton International Airport and Te Kuiti Aerodrome.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wharepapa South Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.