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Small airport

Rangiora Airfield

ICAO NZRT🇳🇿 Rangiora
Coordinates
43.2900°S, 172.5420°E
Elevation
180 ft (55 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-CAN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:33
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:30

About 10h 59m 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 Rangiora Airfield

Rangiora Airfield (NZRT) is located 4.8 kilometres west-north-west of Rangiora township, north of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is managed by the Waimakariri District Council. It is the base of startup airline Electric Air. The company operates ZK-EAL, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro from the airfield.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZRT

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced3,871 ft / 1,180 m197 ftGrassUnlitOpen
10 / 28▸ displaced1,913 ft / 583 m197 ftGrassUnlitOpen
04 / 22▸ displaced1,690 ft / 515 m115 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
MBZMandatory Broadcast Zone120.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB876, RANGIORA MBZClass AControlledGNDFL600
NZC875_A, RANGIORA CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
NZC875_S, RANGIORA CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
NZA845, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA846, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA842, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA847, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA CClass CControlled5500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ADDINGTON RACE COURSE15.4 nm171°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Ouruhia AM transmitter449 ft30 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rangiora Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rangiora Airfield?

The ICAO code for Rangiora Airfield is NZRT.

Where is Rangiora Airfield located?

Rangiora Airfield is small airport located in Rangiora, New Zealand, at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Rangiora Airfield have?

Rangiora Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 3,871 ft / 1,180 m.

What time zone is Rangiora Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rangiora Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rangiora Airfield is approximately 24.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rangiora Airfield?

The nearest airport to Rangiora Airfield is Fernside Fields Airpark (NZFE), about 2.1 nm to the sw, followed by Forest Field Aerodrome and Christchurch International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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