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Heliport

Kupe Helipad

ICAO NZKU🇳🇿 Kupe Platform
Coordinates
39.8000°S, 174.1170°E
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-XY
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
17:59
Civil dusk
18:26

About 11h 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 Kupe Helipad

Kupe Helipad is a heliport in Kupe Platform, New Zealand (ICAO NZKU). It sits at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Hawera Airport (NZHA), about 16.4 nm to the nne.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC373, MAUI CFZClass BControlledGND5500 ft MSL
NZC372, TARANAKI CFZClass BControlledGNDFL600
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 Kupe Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kupe Helipad?

The ICAO code for Kupe Helipad is NZKU.

Where is Kupe Helipad located?

Kupe Helipad is heliport located in Kupe Platform, New Zealand, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

What time zone is Kupe Helipad in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kupe Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kupe Helipad is approximately 22.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kupe Helipad?

The nearest airport to Kupe Helipad is Hawera Airport (NZHA), about 16.4 nm to the nne, followed by Stratford Airport and Norfolk Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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