Glentanner Airport

NZGT / GTN

Glentanner Station, NZ

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Glentanner Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZGT
IATA Code: GTN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,824 ft MSL

Location

City: Glentanner Station
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.906700°
Longitude: 170.128006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,166 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Glentanner Airport

Overview

Glentanner Airport serves the Mount Cook region in the South Island of New Zealand, positioned at an elevation of 1,824 feet above mean sea level. Located at Glentanner Station, this medium-sized airport provides critical access to the dramatic alpine landscape of the Southern Alps, supporting regional aviation operations in a challenging mountainous environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high-elevation location at 1,824 ft MSL means pilots should anticipate potential orographic weather effects and temperature variations typical of alpine regions. Wind conditions can be complex, with terrain-induced turbulence and rapid meteorological changes common in this mountainous zone near Mount Cook.

Notable Features

The single runway 15/33 is 3,166 feet long with an asphalted surface, offering moderate operational capabilities for aircraft suitable to alpine terrain. Its geographic positioning requires pilots to be particularly aware of surrounding mountainous terrain, which can create significant navigation and approach challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, particularly given the airport's mountainous setting. Pilots should carefully assess local wind conditions and terrain interactions during approach, maintaining heightened situational awareness due to the complex surrounding landscape and potential rapid weather shifts.

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.

Official Data Sources

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Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.