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Small airport

Hastings Aerodrome

ICAO NZHS🇳🇿 Bridge Pa
Coordinates
39.6467°S, 176.7670°E
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-HKB
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
17:09
Civil dusk
17:39

About 9h 39m 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 Hastings Aerodrome

Hastings Aerodrome is a small airport in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is sometimes referred to as Bridge Pa Aerodrome. It is owned and operated by the Hawke's Bay & East Coast Aero Club Inc.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NZHS

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.

Map

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

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced3,525 ft / 1,074 m45 ftBLightedOpen
11 / 29▸ displaced2,900 ft / 884 m197 ftB/grUnlitOpen
01R / 19L▸ displaced2,887 ft / 880 m197 ftGrsUnlitOpen
▸ displaced2,887 ft / 880 m98 ftGrUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWIBAWIB132.950 MHz
CTAF (CFZ)Hastings Traffic125.800 MHz
TWRNapier Tower124.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC479, HASTINGS CFZClass BControlledGNDFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA453 NAPIER CTA/DClass DControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA452 NAPIER CTA/DClass DControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA459 NAPIER CTA/DClass DControlled2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle299 ft75 ft
Obstacle299 ft98 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hastings Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hastings Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Hastings Aerodrome is NZHS.

Where is Hastings Aerodrome located?

Hastings Aerodrome is small airport located in Bridge Pa, New Zealand, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Hastings Aerodrome have?

Hastings Aerodrome has 4 runways, the longest being 3,525 ft / 1,074 m.

What time zone is Hastings Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hastings Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hastings Aerodrome is approximately 22.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hastings Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Hastings Aerodrome is Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), about 11.9 nm to the nne, followed by Kowhai Aerodrome and Waipukurau Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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