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Small airport

Glenorchy Airport

ICAO NZGY
Coordinates
44.8717°S, 168.3980°E
Elevation
1,260 ft (384 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-OTA
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
25° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:21
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:45

About 10h 55m 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.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 322,215 ft / 675 m98 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC776, FIORDLAND CFZClass BControlledGND11000 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA934, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlledFL175FL600
NZA731, QUEENSTOWN, CTA CClass CControlled7500 ft MSLFL175
NZA742, QUEENSTOWN, CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL175

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ADELAIDE18.3 nm297°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

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.