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Heliport

Whakatāne Hospital Helipad

ICAO NZJF🇳🇿 Whakatāne
Coordinates
37.9656°S, 176.9767°E
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-BOP
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:49
Civil dusk
18:16

About 11h 10m 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 Whakatāne Hospital Helipad

Whakatāne Hospital is a hospital in New Zealand, serving the town of Whakatāne, and the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It is operated and managed by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
36 ft / 11 m36 ftBitumenLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 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 Whakatāne Hospital Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Whakatāne Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for Whakatāne Hospital Helipad is NZJF.

Where is Whakatāne Hospital Helipad located?

Whakatāne Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Whakatāne, New Zealand, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Whakatāne Hospital Helipad have?

Whakatāne Hospital Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 36 ft / 11 m.

What time zone is Whakatāne Hospital Helipad in?

Whakatāne Hospital Helipad is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Whakatāne Hospital Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whakatāne Hospital Helipad is approximately 21.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whakatāne Hospital Helipad?

The nearest airport to Whakatāne Hospital Helipad is Whakatāne Airport (WHK), about 3.8 nm to the nw, followed by Opotiki Airport and Mount Tarawera Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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