Woodbourne Airport

NZWB / BHE

Blenheim, NZ

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:30Z

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Currently using: NZWN
Weather Source: Wellington International Airport (NZWN)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from NZWB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
9 kt
350°
5 km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZWN 180730Z AUTO 35009KT 5000 RA HZ SCT016/// BKN028/// OVC060/// 15/13 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 109 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,709 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,909 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,109 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Woodbourne Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 9 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZWN 180500Z 1806/1912 35015G25KT 9999 -SHRA FEW018 BKN060 TEMPO 1806/1809 6000 SHRA SCT020TCU TEMPO 1809/1811 6000 SHRA SCT020TCU BECMG 1810/1812 36015KT TEMPO 1819/1824 6000 SHRA BKN014 SCT020TCU BECMG 1904/1906 36005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Showers Rain
10:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 360° 15 kt
19:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZWB
06L
24R ✈️
06R
24L ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
4,675 ft 197 ft GRE 88°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
110° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
4,675 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
110° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,878 ft 295 ft GRE 126°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Woodbourne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWB
IATA Code: BHE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 109 ft MSL

Location

City: Blenheim
Country: NZ
Latitude: -41.518299°
Longitude: 173.869995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 4,675 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 4,675 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,878 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Woodbourne Airport

Overview

Woodbourne Airport serves the Blenheim region in New Zealand, situated at 109 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Marlborough area, supporting both civilian and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -41.518299, 173.869995, Woodbourne experiences typical maritime climate conditions characteristic of New Zealand's South Island. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's coastal proximity, with runway orientations (06L/24R, 06R/24L, and 10/28) designed to accommodate different wind directions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying surfaces: two 4,675-foot runways (06L/24R and 06R/24L) with green (GRE) and asphalted (ASP) surfaces, and a 3,878-foot green surface runway (10/28). Its moderate elevation of 109 feet MSL provides relatively straightforward terrain considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the parallel 06L/24R and 06R/24L runways offering flexibility for different wind scenarios. The additional 10/28 runway provides further operational versatility for pilots navigating the local wind patterns around Blenheim.

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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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

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.