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Seaplane base

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome

ICAO NZRL🇳🇿 Lake Rotorua
Coordinates
38.0833°S, 176.2670°E
Type
Seaplane base
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 Lakes Water Aerodrome

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base in Lake Rotorua, New Zealand (ICAO NZRL). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 2.8 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZRL

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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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(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 Lakes Water Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome is NZRL.

Where is Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome located?

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Lake Rotorua, New Zealand.

What time zone is Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome in?

Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome 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 Lakes Water Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome is Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), about 2.8 nm to the ese, followed by Mount Tarawera Airport and Tokoroa Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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