Manapouri Airport

NZMO / TEU

, NZ

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:30Z

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Weather Source: Queenstown International Airport (NZQN)
Distance: 55nm / 102km from NZMO

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR NZQN 060830Z AUTO 25009KT 9999 BKN085/// 19/10 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 687 ft
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,187 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZQN 060508Z 0606/0706 24010KT 9999 SCT080 BECMG 0610/0612 03005KT TEMPO 0620/0702 6000 SHRA BECMG 0700/0702 24010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 30° 5 kt
20:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZMO
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
3,547 ft 98 ft ASP 101°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Manapouri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZMO
IATA Code: TEU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 687 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: NZ
Latitude: -45.533100°
Longitude: 167.649994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,547 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Manapouri Airport

Overview

Manapouri Airport serves the remote southwestern region of New Zealand's South Island, located near the scenic Fiordland National Park. Situated at an elevation of 687 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical access to the Manapouri area, supporting regional transportation and tourism operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location in southern New Zealand suggests variable and potentially challenging weather conditions typical of the region. Pilots should anticipate significant meteorological variations due to the proximity to mountainous terrain and coastal influences, which can create rapidly changing atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

Manapouri Airport features a single runway (08/26) with an asphalt surface measuring 3,547 feet in length. The airport's geographic position near Fiordland presents unique navigational challenges, with surrounding mountainous terrain requiring careful flight planning and heightened situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

The single runway (08/26) suggests wind-dependent approach considerations, with potential crosswind challenges given the airport's mountainous environment. Pilots should prepare for potential wind shear and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transition periods, and maintain thorough preflight weather briefings specific to the Manapouri area.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.