Kowhai Aerodrome

NZKY

Kowhai, NZ

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:30 UTC

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Weather Source: RNZAF Base Ohakea (NZOH)
Distance: 52nm / 97km from NZKY

Current Weather

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Last Updated
02:30Z
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VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
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QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR NZOH 030230Z AUTO 25009KT 220V290 9999 FEW240/// 17/09 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 840ft
FEW 24,000ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,840ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZKY
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
2,418 ft 197 ft Gr
↑ 8.5kt ↔ 3.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kowhai Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZKY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 840 ft MSL

Location

City: Kowhai
Country: NZ
Latitude: -39.846100°
Longitude: 176.423004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-12

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,418 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Gr
ILS: No

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About Kowhai Aerodrome

Kowhai Aerodrome (NZKY) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kowhai, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 840 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with Gr surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.