Rangiora Airfield

NZRT

Rangiora, NZ

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:00 UTC

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Currently using: NZCH
Weather Source: Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Distance: 12nm / 22km from NZRT

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
7kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZCH 041000Z AUTO 20007KT 9999 FEW013/// BKN019/// OVC100/// 11/09 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 180ft
FEW 1,300ft AGL
BKN 1,900ft AGL
OVC 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,480ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,080ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,180ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZCH 040800Z 0409/0512 22010KT 9999 BKN014 BECMG 0413/0415 06010KT BKN008 PROB40 0413/0420 0500 FG BKN003 BECMG 0419/0421 FEW015 BECMG 0506/0508 12005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:42Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 60° 10kt
Ceiling: 800ft
13:00Z PROB40
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 300ft
Fog
19:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZRT
04
22 ✈️
07
25 ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
1,690 ft 115 ft Grass
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
3,871 ft 197 ft Grass
↑ 4.5kt ↔ 5.4kt
50° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
1,913 ft 197 ft Grass
↑ 1.2kt ↔ 6.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rangiora Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZRT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 180 ft MSL

Location

City: Rangiora
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.290001°
Longitude: 172.542007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-12

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 1,690 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 3,871 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 1,913 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Rangiora Airfield

Rangiora Airfield (NZRT) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Rangiora, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 180 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 07/25, 10/28) with Grass 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.