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Small airport

Whitianga Airport

IATA WTZICAO NZWT🇳🇿 Whitianga
Coordinates
36.8287°S, 175.6828°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NZ-WKO
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
20.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:21
Civil dusk
17:49

About 9h 53m 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 Whitianga Airport

Whitianga Aerodrome serves the town of Whitianga, New Zealand. The aerodrome is located 1.5 NM west of Whitianga on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NZWT

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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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced4,744 ft / 1,446 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen
16 / 34▸ displaced2,421 ft / 738 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC274, PENINSULA CFZClass BControlledGNDFL999
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C/DClass CControlled6500 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 Whitianga Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Whitianga Airport?

The ICAO code for Whitianga Airport is NZWT, and its IATA code is WTZ.

Where is Whitianga Airport located?

Whitianga Airport is small airport located in Whitianga, New Zealand, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Whitianga Airport have?

Whitianga Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,744 ft / 1,446 m.

What time zone is Whitianga Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Whitianga Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whitianga Airport is approximately 20.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whitianga Airport?

The nearest airport to Whitianga Airport is Coromandel Airport (CMV), about 8.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Pauanui Aerodrome and Great Mercury Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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