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Small airport

Karamea Airport

ICAO NZKM
Coordinates
41.2367°S, 172.1050°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WTC
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:23
Sunrise
07:54
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:53

About 9h 29m 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 Karamea Airport

Karamea Airport

The Karamea Aerodrome serves the town of Karamea, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is a non certificated aerodrome located around 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) northwest of the town.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600

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 Karamea Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Karamea Airport?

The ICAO code for Karamea Airport is NZKM.

Where is Karamea Airport located?

Karamea Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Karamea Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Karamea Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karamea Airport is approximately 22.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karamea Airport?

The nearest airport to Karamea Airport is Murchison Airport (NZMR), about 34.9 nm to the sse, followed by Westport Airport and Takaka Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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