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Small airport

Franz Josef Aerodrome

IATA WHOICAO NZFJ
Coordinates
43.3631°S, 170.1340°E
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WTC
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
24.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:36
Sunrise
08:08
Sunset
17:24
Civil dusk
17:56

About 9h 16m 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome

Franz Josef Aerodrome is a small airport in New Zealand (ICAO NZFJ, IATA WHO). It sits at an elevation of 240 ft (73 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,628 ft / 801 m. It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is Fox Glacier Aerodrome (NZ-0029), about 7.8 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 282,628 ft / 801 m30 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB978, SOUTHERN ALPS MBZClass AControlledGND12500 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Franz Josef Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Franz Josef Aerodrome is NZFJ, and its IATA code is WHO.

Where is Franz Josef Aerodrome located?

Franz Josef Aerodrome is small airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 240 ft (73 m).

How many runways does Franz Josef Aerodrome have?

Franz Josef Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 2,628 ft / 801 m.

What time zone is Franz Josef Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Franz Josef Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franz Josef Aerodrome is approximately 24.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franz Josef Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Franz Josef Aerodrome is Fox Glacier Aerodrome (NZ-0029), about 7.8 nm to the sw, followed by Cook Flat Airstrip and Karangarua River Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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