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Small airport

Murchison Airport

ICAO NZMR🇳🇿 Murchison
Coordinates
41.7967°S, 172.3150°E
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-TAS
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
23.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:24
Sunrise
07:55
Sunset
17:20
Civil dusk
17:51

About 9h 26m 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 Murchison Airport

Murchison Airport is a small airport in Murchison, New Zealand (ICAO NZMR). It sits at an elevation of 531 ft (162 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Lake Station Airport (NZLE), about 19.4 nm to the e.

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

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZG870, LAKE STATIONSpecial useGliding sector9500 ft MSLFL195

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Murchison Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Murchison Airport?

The ICAO code for Murchison Airport is NZMR.

Where is Murchison Airport located?

Murchison Airport is small airport located in Murchison, New Zealand, at an elevation of 531 ft (162 m).

What time zone is Murchison Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Murchison Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Murchison Airport is approximately 23.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Murchison Airport?

The nearest airport to Murchison Airport is Lake Station Airport (NZLE), about 19.4 nm to the e, followed by Westport Airport and Karamea Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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