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Small airport

Galatea Airfield

ICAO NZGA
Coordinates
38.4039°S, 176.7440°E
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-BOP
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:12
Civil dusk
17:41

About 9h 44m 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 Galatea Airfield

Galatea Aerodrome is a small airfield located 4 Nautical miles (7.4 km) north northeast of Murupara township in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,953 ft / 1,205 m196 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG 485 UREWERAS, CENTRAL PLATEAUClass FControlled6500 ft MSL9500 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 Galatea Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Galatea Airfield?

The ICAO code for Galatea Airfield is NZGA.

Where is Galatea Airfield located?

Galatea Airfield is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 594 ft (181 m).

How many runways does Galatea Airfield have?

Galatea Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,953 ft / 1,205 m.

What time zone is Galatea Airfield in?

Galatea Airfield is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Galatea Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Galatea Airfield is approximately 21.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Galatea Airfield?

The nearest airport to Galatea Airfield is Mount Tarawera Airport (NZAE), about 14.8 nm to the nw, followed by Rotorua Regional Airport and Whakatāne Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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