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Small airport

Waitiki Aerodrome

ICAO NZWQ🇳🇿 Te Kao
Coordinates
34.5272°S, 172.8382°E
Elevation
190 ft (58 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-NTL
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
18.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
18:09
Civil dusk
18:34

About 11h 17m 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 Waitiki Aerodrome

Waitiki Aerodrome is a small airport in Te Kao, New Zealand (ICAO NZWQ). It sits at an elevation of 190 ft (58 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,549 ft / 777 m. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Te Paki Airport (NZ-0039), about 4.1 nm to the wnw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,549 ft / 777 m49 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 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 Waitiki Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waitiki Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Waitiki Aerodrome is NZWQ.

Where is Waitiki Aerodrome located?

Waitiki Aerodrome is small airport located in Te Kao, New Zealand, at an elevation of 190 ft (58 m).

How many runways does Waitiki Aerodrome have?

Waitiki Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 2,549 ft / 777 m.

What time zone is Waitiki Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waitiki Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waitiki Aerodrome is approximately 18.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waitiki Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Waitiki Aerodrome is Te Paki Airport (NZ-0039), about 4.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Rarawa Airport and Ngataki Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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