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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
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4,630 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 47° |
↑ 16.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
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1,700 ft | 59 ft | GRS | 47° |
↑ 16.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
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1,960 ft | 59 ft | GRS | 92° |
↑ 12.3 kt
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↔ 10.3 kt
40° angle
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Ardmore Airport - Airport Information
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Overview
Ardmore Airport is located in Manurewa, New Zealand, serving as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 111 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates -37.029701, 174.973007, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding metropolitan region. Its three runways offer diverse operational capabilities for various aircraft types.
Flying Conditions
The airport's three runways - one asphalt (03/21 at 4,630 ft) and two grass surfaces (03L/21R at 1,700 ft and 07/25 at 1,960 ft) - present variable surface conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate. Given the airport's coastal North Island location, weather can change rapidly, with wind direction and intensity potentially impacting runway selection and approach strategies. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios due to the multiple runway orientations.
Notable Features
Ardmore Airport's diverse runway configuration allows for flexible aircraft operations across different surface types and approach vectors. The asphalt runway (03/21) provides the longest surface at 4,630 feet, suitable for larger aircraft, while the two grass runways offer alternative landing options. The airport's moderate elevation of 111 feet MSL suggests relatively benign terrain characteristics in the immediate vicinity.
Approach Considerations
Runway selection will depend primarily on wind direction, with the primary asphalt runway (03/21) likely offering the most consistent surface for most operations. The grass runways (03L/21R and 07/25) provide supplementary landing options, potentially useful during maintenance of the main runway or for specific aircraft type preferences. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight assessments of current wind and surface conditions before approach.
Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.
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