Kerikeri Airport

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Kerikeri Airport
IATA: KKE – ICAO: NZKK
Summary
Owner/Operator		Far North Holdings
Location		Kerikeri
Elevation AMSL		492 ft / 150 m
Coordinates		35°15′46″S 173°54′43″E / -35.26278, 173.91194
Website		www.kerikeri-airport.co.nz
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
	ft	m
02/20	1608	490	Grass
15R/33L	3904	1190	Asphalt
15L/33R	2247	685	Grass
Source: World Aero Data [1]

Kerikeri Airport (also known as Bay of Islands Airport) is an airport in Kerikeri, New Zealand (IATA: KKE, ICAO: NZKK).

[edit] History

The airport was initially a grass airstrip set up in the early 1930s (or possibly earlier). During World War II, the airport was taken over by the Defense Department, where it was used for Air Force training. After the war ended, it was once again run by the local government.

In 1972, Mount Cook Airlines decided to use the airport to connect to tourist resorts. The service failed, as there were very few passengers. A Kerikeri-Auckland route was started by the airline, though it was not widely used. It was not until 1992, after the transfer of the airport to Northern Airports Corporation (now merged into Far North Holdings Ltd), that Eagle Airways took over scheduled service and use of the route increased. Beech 1900's and SAAB 340's are currently used for the flights. Air Nelson also provides service with SAAB's and Dash 8's.[2]

[edit] Airlines and Destinations

• Air New Zealand (Auckland)

[edit] External links

• Kerikeri Airport