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Heliport

Kauaroa Bay Heliport

ICAO NZWE🇳🇿 Poukaraka Flats
Coordinates
36.8297°S, 175.0660°E
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-AUK
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
20.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
17:58
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 13m 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 Kauaroa Bay Heliport

Kauaroa Bay Heliport is a heliport in Poukaraka Flats, New Zealand (ICAO NZWE). It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK), about 1.6 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZWE

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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC173, HAURAKI GULF CFZClass BControlledGND2500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C/DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA146, AUCKLAND, CTA CClass CControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
NZA141, AUCKLAND, CTA CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA143, AUCKLAND, CTA CClass CControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA142, AUCKLAND, CTA-P CClass CControlled2500 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 Kauaroa Bay Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kauaroa Bay Heliport?

The ICAO code for Kauaroa Bay Heliport is NZWE.

Where is Kauaroa Bay Heliport located?

Kauaroa Bay Heliport is heliport located in Poukaraka Flats, New Zealand, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

What time zone is Kauaroa Bay Heliport in?

Kauaroa Bay Heliport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kauaroa Bay Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kauaroa Bay Heliport is approximately 20.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kauaroa Bay Heliport?

The nearest airport to Kauaroa Bay Heliport is Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK), about 1.6 nm to the ne, followed by Ardmore Airport and Drury Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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