Forest Field Aerodrome

NZFF

, NZ

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:30 UTC

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Currently using: NZCH
Weather Source: Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Distance: 10nm / 18km from NZFF

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZCH 171130Z AUTO 25003KT 9999 -RA SCT027/// BKN038/// OVC050/// 12/09 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 381ft
SCT 2,700ft AGL
BKN 3,800ft AGL
OVC 5,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,081ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,181ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,381ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZCH 171139Z 1712/1818 25005KT 9999 SCT030 BKN040 BECMG 1800/1802 08010KT TEMPO 1800/1806 6000 SHRA BECMG 1809/1811 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
00:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 80° 10kt
00:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZFF
05
23 ✈️
10
28 ✈️
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,395 ft 164 ft Grass
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,461 ft 164 ft Grass
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
3,281 ft 131 ft Grass
↓ 1.0kt ↔ 2.8kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Forest Field Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZFF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 381 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.385799°
Longitude: 172.360992°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,395 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Forest Field Aerodrome

Forest Field Aerodrome (NZFF) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in , NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 381 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (05/23, 10/28, 18/36) with Grass surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.