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Heliport

Fern Gully Heliport

ICAO NZFG🇳🇿 Oban
Coordinates
46.8950°S, 168.1110°E
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-STL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
26.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:53
Sunrise
08:28
Sunset
17:21
Civil dusk
17:55

About 8h 53m 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 Fern Gully Heliport

Fern Gully Heliport is a heliport in Oban, New Zealand (ICAO NZFG). It sits at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 16 ft / 5 m with a hard surface. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), about 0.5 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

NZFG

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H / XX16 ft / 5 m16 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF130.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB776, STEWART ISLAND MBZClass AControlledGND3000 ft MSL
NZB775, RYANS CREEK MBZClass AControlledGND3000 ft MSL
NZA947, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlledFL245FL600
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 Fern Gully Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fern Gully Heliport?

The ICAO code for Fern Gully Heliport is NZFG.

Where is Fern Gully Heliport located?

Fern Gully Heliport is heliport located in Oban, New Zealand, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Fern Gully Heliport have?

Fern Gully Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 16 ft / 5 m.

What time zone is Fern Gully Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fern Gully Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fern Gully Heliport is approximately 26.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fern Gully Heliport?

The nearest airport to Fern Gully Heliport is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), about 0.5 nm to the sw, followed by Center Island Airstrip and Invercargill Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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