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Heliport

Rotorua Lakefront Heliport

ICAO NZLF🇳🇿 Rotorua
Coordinates
38.1294°S, 176.2530°E
Elevation
935 ft (285 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
06:15
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:52
Civil dusk
18:18

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 Rotorua Lakefront Heliport

Rotorua Lakefront Heliport is a heliport in Rotorua, New Zealand (ICAO NZLF). It sits at an elevation of 935 ft (285 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 3.3 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZLF

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(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA451, ROTORUA, CTR DClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
NZA234, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA448, ROTORUA, CTA DClass DControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG 485 UREWERAS, CENTRAL PLATEAUClass FControlled6500 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 Rotorua Lakefront Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rotorua Lakefront Heliport?

The ICAO code for Rotorua Lakefront Heliport is NZLF.

Where is Rotorua Lakefront Heliport located?

Rotorua Lakefront Heliport is heliport located in Rotorua, New Zealand, at an elevation of 935 ft (285 m).

What time zone is Rotorua Lakefront Heliport in?

Rotorua Lakefront Heliport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rotorua Lakefront Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rotorua Lakefront Heliport 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 Rotorua Lakefront Heliport?

The nearest airport to Rotorua Lakefront Heliport is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 3.3 nm to the ene, followed by Mount Tarawera Airport and Tokoroa Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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