Small airport

Glenorchy Airport

ICAO NZGY

Coordinates

44.8717°S, 168.3980°E

Elevation

1,260 ft (384 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Region

NZ-OTA

Time zone

Auckland(UTC+12:00)

Magnetic variation

25° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

07:47

Sunrise

08:20

Sunset

17:26

Civil dusk

17:59

About 9h 7m 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 Glenorchy Airport

Glenorchy Airport is a small airport in New Zealand (ICAO NZGY). It sits at an elevation of 1,260 ft (384 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,215 ft / 675 m. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Hollyford Airstrip (NZ-0034), about 13.9 nm to the nw.

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Live weather

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
14 / 32	2,215 ft / 675 m	98 ft	Grs	—	Unlit	Open

Airspace in this area(5)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
NZC776, FIORDLAND CFZ	Class B	Controlled	GND	11000 ft MSL
CTA C	Class C	Controlled	13500 ft MSL	FL600
NZA934, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA C	Class C	Controlled	FL175	FL600
NZA731, QUEENSTOWN, CTA C	Class C	Controlled	7500 ft MSL	FL175
NZA742, QUEENSTOWN, CTA C	Class C	Controlled	9500 ft MSL	FL175

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Nearby airports

Hollyford AirstripNZ-0034

13.9 nm NW (306°)

Queenstown AirportZQN

17.3 nm ESE (121°)

Milford Sound AirportMFN

23.5 nm WNW (300°)

Martins Bay AerodromeNZMJ

34.5 nm NNW (332°)

Cromwell Racecourse AerodromeNZCS

34.5 nm ESE (108°)

Hollyford River AerodromeNZ-0033

34.9 nm NNW (331°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glenorchy Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Glenorchy Airport?

The ICAO code for Glenorchy Airport is NZGY.

Where is Glenorchy Airport located?

Glenorchy Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 1,260 ft (384 m).

How many runways does Glenorchy Airport have?

Glenorchy Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,215 ft / 675 m.

What time zone is Glenorchy Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Glenorchy Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glenorchy Airport is approximately 25° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Glenorchy Airport?

The nearest airport to Glenorchy Airport is Hollyford Airstrip (NZ-0034), about 13.9 nm to the nw, followed by Queenstown Airport and Milford Sound Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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