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Small airport

Molesworth Airport

ICAO NZML🇳🇿 Molesworth
Coordinates
42.0830°S, 173.2830°E
Elevation
2,813 ft (857 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-MBH
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
23.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:20
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
17:15
Civil dusk
17:46

About 9h 24m 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 Molesworth Airport

Molesworth Airport is a small airport in Molesworth, New Zealand (ICAO NZML). It sits at an elevation of 2,813 ft (857 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport (KBZ), about 25 nm to the se.

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

Live weather

NZML

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA833, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA DClass DControlled7500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG851 MOLESWORTHClass FControlled9500 ft MSL12500 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 Molesworth Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Molesworth Airport?

The ICAO code for Molesworth Airport is NZML.

Where is Molesworth Airport located?

Molesworth Airport is small airport located in Molesworth, New Zealand, at an elevation of 2,813 ft (857 m).

What time zone is Molesworth Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Molesworth Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Molesworth Airport is approximately 23.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Molesworth Airport?

The nearest airport to Molesworth Airport is Kaikoura Airport (KBZ), about 25 nm to the se, followed by Lake Station Airport and Hanmer Springs Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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