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Gisborne Airport - Airport Information
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Overview
Gisborne Airport serves the Gisborne region in New Zealand, situated at an elevation of 15 feet mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the eastern coast of the North Island, supporting regional and general aviation operations. With multiple runways of varying lengths and surfaces, the airport accommodates diverse aircraft types.
Flying Conditions
Located at coordinates -38.663300, 177.977997, Gisborne Airport experiences typical maritime coastal weather conditions characteristic of New Zealand's eastern North Island region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability given the airport's coastal positioning, with multiple runway orientations (03/21, 09/27, 14/32) providing wind alignment options. Grass and asphalt runway surfaces offer different braking and landing characteristics.
Notable Features
The airport features five distinct runways with significant variation in length and surface composition. The longest runway (14R/32L) measures 4,298 feet and is asphalted, while the shortest documented runway is 2,503 feet long with a grass surface. The multiple runway configurations provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 09/27 and 03/21, both grass surfaces, offer 3,800-foot lengths suitable for most regional and general aviation aircraft. The asphalted runway 14R/32L, at 4,298 feet, provides the most substantial landing surface. Pilots should carefully assess current wind conditions and select the most appropriate runway based on direction and aircraft performance characteristics.
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