Kaitaia Airport

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Kaitaia Airport
IATA: KAT – ICAO: NZKT
KAT
Location of airport in Northland
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Far North Holdings Ltd.
Location Kaitaia
Elevation AMSL 270 ft / 82 m
Coordinates 35°04′12″S 173°17′07″E / 35.07000°S 173.28528°E / -35.07000; 173.28528
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 4,600 1,402 Asphalt
18/36 4,190 1,277 Gravel

Kaitaia Airport (IATA: KAT, ICAO: NZKT) is located at Kaitaia in the Northland Region, of New Zealand. It's about 5 hours drive from Auckland and a 45-minute flight from Auckland International Airport.

On 13 June 2005, Kaitaia Airport received an injection of $333,850 to upgrade its runway facilities so that it can accommodate larger aircraft. The Far North District Council approved loan funding for Kaitaia Airport's project that allows it to accommodate aircraft with a PCN 15,000 kilograms (33,000 lb) in mainwheel axle weight. This upgrade allows Air New Zealand to fly into Kaitaia with its Bombardier and ATR 72-500 aircraft. Over the next 3 years, $1.4 million invested into the airport will provide larger hardstand areas and better terminal facilities.

Aircraft transit

Kaitaia Airport is the most northern airfield in New Zealand that has fuel available. Kaitaia airport has a long and smooth runway, it also has the longest runway in Northland and is used by light aircraft, as well as private (such as the Gulfstream V) and a regular Air New Zealand service from Auckland Airport.

852 km (460 nautical miles) to the North West of Kaitaia is Norfolk Island Airport from which it is 754 km (407 nautical miles) to Noumea in New Caledonia, or 900 km (486 nautical miles) to Lord Howe Island which can be used as a stepping stone to the Australian mainland.

These distances are within the range of many light aircraft when fitted with long range tanks, while the direct distances are usually used with the larger private aircraft which are able to land at Kaitaia Airport. From New Caledonia other Pacific Islands such as Vanuatu and Fiji are within range and can be used as further 'stepping stones' to the other South Pacific and North Pacific destinations.

Information for Aviators

Kaitaia Airport code: KAT (NZKT)

Kaitaia Airport has a 1,402m sealed runway and a gravel cross runway of 1,277m. Navigation aids include a PAL landing system. Private aircraft are permitted to use the airport.

The runway has a Pavement Classification Number (PCN) of 15 which allows aircraft of up to 22,500 kg. MCTOW access to the airport

Kaitaia Airport has:

  • Runway Lighting
  • PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator)
  • Navigation Rotating Beacon
  • Non Directional Beacon (NDB)
  • lighted Wind Socks at either end of both of the runways
  • Fuel - Mobil Avgas

Air New Zealand services

Airlines Destinations
Air New Zealand Link operated by Eagle Airways Auckland
Great Barrier Airlines Whangarei

Kaitaia Airport receives Beechcraft 1900D's twice daily Mon-Fri and daily Sat-Sun.

See also

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