Ashburton Airport

NZAS / ASG

Ashburton, NZ

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

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Currently using: NZCH
Weather Source: Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Distance: 40nm / 75km from NZAS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
5kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZCH 171600Z AUTO 25005KT 9999 BKN060/// 11/08 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 302ft
BKN 6,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,302ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZCH 171436Z 1715/1818 23005KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 BECMG 1800/1802 08010KT BECMG 1809/1811 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000ft
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 80° 10kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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ZAS
02
20
06
24 ✈️
11
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 2,943 ft 197 ft GRS 47°
↓ 4.6kt ↔ 2.0kt
157° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
4,554 ft 295 ft GRS 88°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
11/29 3,360 ft 295 ft GRS 132°
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 4.4kt
118° angle
16/34 3,543 ft 148 ft GRS 181°
↑ 1.8kt ↔ 4.7kt
69° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ashburton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZAS
IATA Code: ASG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 302 ft MSL

Location

City: Ashburton
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.903301°
Longitude: 171.796997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,943 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 4,554 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,360 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,543 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Ashburton Airport

Ashburton Airport (NZAS/ASG) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Ashburton, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 302 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (02/20, 06/24, 11/29, 16/34) with GRS surface . 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.