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Small airport

Waimate Airport

ICAO NZWM🇳🇿 Waimate
Coordinates
44.7903°S, 171.0901°E
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-CAN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
25.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:40
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:35

About 10h 55m 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 Waimate Airport

Waimate Airport is a small airport in Waimate, New Zealand (ICAO NZWM). It sits at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Oamaru Airport (OAM), about 10.8 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZWM

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.

Services & operations

Hours
Various
Contact
Services
Flight training

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC975, OAMARU CFZClass BControlledGND9500 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 Waimate Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waimate Airport?

The ICAO code for Waimate Airport is NZWM.

Where is Waimate Airport located?

Waimate Airport is small airport located in Waimate, New Zealand, at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m).

What time zone is Waimate Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waimate Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waimate Airport is approximately 25.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waimate Airport?

The nearest airport to Waimate Airport is Oamaru Airport (OAM), about 10.8 nm to the s, followed by Cattle Creek Airstrip and Timaru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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