Lake Taupo Water Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 9m 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 Lake Taupo Water Airport
Lake Taupo Water Airport is a seaplane base in Lake Taupo, New Zealand (ICAO NZLT). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport (TUO), about 2.3 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
NZLTNOTAMs
NZLTReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZB477_B, TAUPO MBZ | Class A | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 6500 ft MSL |
| NZB477_A, TAUPO MBZ | Class A | Controlled | GND | 6500 ft MSL |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| CTA C & D | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZG451, TAUPO | Special use | Gliding sector | 6500 ft MSL | FL165 |
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 Lake Taupo Water Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lake Taupo Water Airport?
The ICAO code for Lake Taupo Water Airport is NZLT.
Where is Lake Taupo Water Airport located?
Lake Taupo Water Airport is seaplane base located in Lake Taupo, New Zealand.
What time zone is Lake Taupo Water Airport in?
Lake Taupo Water Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lake Taupo Water Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Taupo Water Airport is approximately 21.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lake Taupo Water Airport?
The nearest airport to Lake Taupo Water Airport is Taupo Airport (TUO), about 2.3 nm to the ese, followed by Centennial Park Aerodrome and Turangi Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lake Taupo Water Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.