West Melton Aerodrome

NZWL

, NZ

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Currently using: NZCH
Weather Source: Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Distance: 6nm / 11km from NZWL

Current Weather

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14:00Z
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NZCH 141400Z AUTO 04003KT 9999 NCD 05/03 Q1009

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZCH 141108Z 1412/1518 01005KT CAVOK PROB30 1412/1416 2000 BR BECMG 1418/1420 29010KT BECMG 1501/1503 31015G25KT BECMG 1506/1508 32010KT FM151800 18010KT 9999 SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 5kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 290° 10kt
01:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 310° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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↑
ZWL
04 ✈️
22
04B ✈️
22B
11
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
 3,271 ft 266 ft Grass 64°
↑ 3.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 04B/22B
Active: 04B
 2,008 ft 49 ft Bitumen 64°
↑ 3.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
11/29 2,087 ft 295 ft Grass 134°
↓ 0.2kt • ↔ 3.0kt
94° angle
17/35 2,264 ft 263 ft Grass 194°
↓ 2.7kt • ↔ 1.3kt
154° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

West Melton Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 312 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.476700°
Longitude: 172.397003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,271 ft
Width: 266 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 04B/22B
Length: 2,008 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: Bitumen
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,087 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,264 ft
Width: 263 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About West Melton Aerodrome

West Melton Aerodrome (NZWL) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in , NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 312 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (04/22, 04B/22B, 11/29, 17/35) with Grass and Bitumen surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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