Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Heliport

Timaru Hospital Helipad

ICAO NZTZ🇳🇿 Timaru
Coordinates
44.4093°S, 171.2556°E
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-CAN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
25.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:34

About 10h 56m 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 Timaru Hospital Helipad

Timaru Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Timaru, New Zealand (ICAO NZTZ). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 6.5 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

NZTZ
Checking for pilot reports…

NOTAMs

NZTZ

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

Loading live flights…

Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

Loading current routes…

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.

Loading live traffic…

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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB973, TIMARU EAST MBZClass AControlled2500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZB971, TIMARU MBZClass AControlledGND9500 ft MSL
NZC974, SOUTH CANTERBURY CFZClass BControlledGND5500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600

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 Timaru Hospital Helipad.

Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇳🇿 More airports in New Zealand📘 Flying in New Zealand: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Timaru Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for Timaru Hospital Helipad is NZTZ.

Where is Timaru Hospital Helipad located?

Timaru Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Timaru, New Zealand.

What time zone is Timaru Hospital Helipad in?

Timaru Hospital Helipad is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Timaru Hospital Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Timaru Hospital Helipad is approximately 25.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Timaru Hospital Helipad?

The nearest airport to Timaru Hospital Helipad is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 6.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Rangitata Island Airport and Waimate Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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