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Small airport

Taihape Airport

ICAO NZVR🇳🇿 Taihape
Coordinates
39.6850°S, 175.7890°E
Elevation
1,550 ft (472 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-MWT
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:54
Civil dusk
18:21

About 11h 12m 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 Taihape Airport

Taihape Airport is a small airport in Taihape, New Zealand (ICAO NZVR). It sits at an elevation of 1,550 ft (472 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Waiouru Airport (NZRU), about 15.6 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (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 Taihape Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Taihape Airport?

The ICAO code for Taihape Airport is NZVR.

Where is Taihape Airport located?

Taihape Airport is small airport located in Taihape, New Zealand, at an elevation of 1,550 ft (472 m).

What time zone is Taihape Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Taihape Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taihape Airport is approximately 22.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Taihape Airport?

The nearest airport to Taihape Airport is Waiouru Airport (NZRU), about 15.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Kowhai Aerodrome and Feilding Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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