Whitianga Airport

NZWT / WTZ

Whitianga, NZ

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:30 UTC

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Currently using: NZAA
Weather Source: Auckland International Airport (NZAA)
Distance: 44nm / 82km from NZWT

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZAA 171130Z AUTO 09008KT 9999 -RA FEW015/// BKN047/// 20/18 Q1012 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
BKN 4,700ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,510ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,710ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
46 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 648 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZAA 171139Z 1712/1818 10010KT 9999 SCT020 BKN050 TEMPO 1713/1715 6000 SHRA SCT020TCU TEMPO 1720/1724 6000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Showers Rain
20:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZWT
04
22 ✈️
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,744 ft 98 ft GRASS
↓ 5.1kt ↔ 6.1kt
130° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
2,421 ft 98 ft Grass
↓ 2.7kt ↔ 7.5kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Whitianga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWT
IATA Code: WTZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Whitianga
Country: NZ
Latitude: -36.828731°
Longitude: 175.682802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-12

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,744 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,421 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Whitianga Airport

Whitianga Airport (NZWT/WTZ) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Whitianga, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 16/34) with GRASS and Grass surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.