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Heliport

Franz Josef Heliport

ICAO NZFR🇳🇿 Franz Josef Glacier
Coordinates
43.3766°S, 170.1940°E
Elevation
434 ft (132 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-WTC
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:39

About 10h 59m 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 Franz Josef Heliport

Franz Josef Heliport is a heliport in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand (ICAO NZFR). It sits at an elevation of 434 ft (132 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO), about 2.7 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZFR

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB978, SOUTHERN ALPS MBZClass AControlledGND12500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 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 Franz Josef Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Franz Josef Heliport?

The ICAO code for Franz Josef Heliport is NZFR.

Where is Franz Josef Heliport located?

Franz Josef Heliport is heliport located in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, at an elevation of 434 ft (132 m).

What time zone is Franz Josef Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Franz Josef Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franz Josef Heliport is approximately 24.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franz Josef Heliport?

The nearest airport to Franz Josef Heliport is Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO), about 2.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Fox Glacier Aerodrome and Cook Flat Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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