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Small airport

Wharepapa South Airport

ICAO NZES
Coordinates
38.1439°S, 175.5504°E
Elevation
443 ft (135 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WKO
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:47

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

NZES

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC273_A, MORRINSVILLE CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA243, HAMILTON, CTA DClass DControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA234, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG250, TIRAUSpecial useGliding sector4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZR 291 LICHFIELD, WAIKATOSpecial useRestrictedGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wharepapa South Airport.

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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.