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Small airport

Waiouru Airport

ICAO NZRU
Coordinates
39.4464°S, 175.6580°E
Elevation
2,686 ft (819 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-MWT
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:04
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:14
Civil dusk
17:44

About 9h 40m 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 Waiouru Airport

Waiouru Airport

Waiouru Military Camp is a camp of the New Zealand Army in the central North Island of New Zealand near Waiouru.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NZRU

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.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 313,917 ft / 1,194 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF119.100 MHz
OPSMIL OPS135.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB371, NATIONAL PARK MBZClass AControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZM305, KARIOI FORESTSpecial useProhibitedGND4500 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 Waiouru Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waiouru Airport?

The ICAO code for Waiouru Airport is NZRU.

Where is Waiouru Airport located?

Waiouru Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 2,686 ft (819 m).

How many runways does Waiouru Airport have?

Waiouru Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,917 ft / 1,194 m.

What time zone is Waiouru Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waiouru Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waiouru Airport is approximately 22.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waiouru Airport?

The nearest airport to Waiouru Airport is Taihape Airport (NZVR), about 15.6 nm to the sse, followed by Turangi Airport and Taumarunui Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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