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Small airport

Waipukurau Airport

ICAO NZYP
Coordinates
39.9967°S, 176.5370°E
Elevation
430 ft (131 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-HKB
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
22.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
17:51
Civil dusk
18:18

About 11h 11m 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 Waipukurau Airport

Waipukurau Airport is a small airport in New Zealand (ICAO NZYP). It sits at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,461 ft / 1,055 m. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Kowhai Aerodrome (NZKY), about 10.5 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NZYP

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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
02 / 20▸ displaced3,461 ft / 1,055 mGrUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFWaipukurau Traffic119.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZA449 NAPIER CTA/DClass DControlled7500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZM507, EAST COASTSpecial useProhibited9500 ft MSLFL660

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 Waipukurau Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waipukurau Airport?

The ICAO code for Waipukurau Airport is NZYP.

Where is Waipukurau Airport located?

Waipukurau Airport is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m).

How many runways does Waipukurau Airport have?

Waipukurau Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,461 ft / 1,055 m.

What time zone is Waipukurau Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waipukurau Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waipukurau Airport is approximately 22.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waipukurau Airport?

The nearest airport to Waipukurau Airport is Kowhai Aerodrome (NZKY), about 10.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Pōrangahau Aerodrome and Hastings Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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