What is the current weather at Woodbourne Airport?

Current conditions at Woodbourne Airport (NZWB) are VFR. Temperature is 9°C. Winds are from 10° at 6 knots.

What runways does NZWB have?

Woodbourne Airport has 3 runway(s): Runway 06L/24R (4,675 ft, GRE), Runway 06R/24L (4,675 ft, ASP), Runway 10/28 (3,878 ft, GRE).

Does NZWB have an ILS approach?

Woodbourne Airport (NZWB) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of NZWB?

Woodbourne Airport (NZWB) has a field elevation of 109 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Woodbourne Airport?

The ICAO code for Woodbourne Airport is NZWB. The IATA code is BHE.

Where is NZWB located?

Woodbourne Airport (NZWB) is located near Blenheim, NZ at coordinates -41.518299°N, 173.869995°E.

How often is the METAR updated for NZWB?

METAR reports for Woodbourne Airport (NZWB) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does NZWB have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the NZWB TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/NZWB/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does VFR mean at NZWB?

Woodbourne Airport is currently reporting VFR conditions. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) means visibility is greater than 5 statute miles and ceiling is above 3,000 feet AGL. These are good conditions for visual flying.

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Blenheim, NZ

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Current Weather

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Fresh 20 min ago

11:00Z

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Flight Rules

9°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 8°C

6 kt

10°

10+ km

Visibility

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Ceiling

Unlimited

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METAR NZWN 241100Z AUTO 01006KT 9999 NCD 09/08 Q1027

Weather Briefing

VFR

Woodbourne Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 6 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°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 27 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 240806Z 2409/2512 03005KT CAVOK BECMG 2421/2423 01015KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

11:19Z BASE

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VFR 30° 5 kt

Visibility: >10km

21:00Z BECMG

+10h

VFR 10° 15 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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24R

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28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R Active: 06L	4,675 ft	197 ft	GRE	88°	↑ 3.9 kt • ↔ 4.6 kt 50° angle
✈️ 06R/24L Active: 06R	4,675 ft	148 ft	ASP	86°	↑ 3.9 kt • ↔ 4.6 kt 50° angle
✈️ 10/28 Active: 28	3,878 ft	295 ft	GRE	126°	↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 6.0 kt 90° 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

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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.

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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.