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Small airport

Ruawai Aerodrome

ICAO NZRW
Coordinates
36.0972°S, 173.9770°E
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-NTL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
19.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:27
Civil dusk
17:55

About 9h 54m 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 Ruawai Aerodrome

Ruawai Aerodrome is a small airport in New Zealand (ICAO NZRW). It sits at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Dargaville Aerodrome (DGR), about 10.3 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

NZRW

Live departures & arrivals

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C/DClass CControlled6500 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 Ruawai Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ruawai Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Ruawai Aerodrome is NZRW.

Where is Ruawai Aerodrome located?

Ruawai Aerodrome is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m).

What time zone is Ruawai Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ruawai Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ruawai Aerodrome is approximately 19.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ruawai Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Ruawai Aerodrome is Dargaville Aerodrome (DGR), about 10.3 nm to the nnw, followed by Whangarei Airport and Springhill Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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