West Melton Aerodrome

NZWL

, NZ

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

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Currently using: NZCH
Weather Source: Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)
Distance: 6nm / 11km from NZWL

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
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QNH (hPa)
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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: 312ft
BKN 6,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,312ft 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)
16:23Z 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

N
ZWL
04
22 ✈️
04B
22B ✈️
11
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
3,271 ft 266 ft Grass 64°
↑ 4.3kt ↔ 2.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 04B/22B
Active: 22B
2,008 ft 49 ft Bitumen 64°
↑ 4.3kt ↔ 2.5kt
30° angle
11/29 2,087 ft 295 ft Grass 134°
↓ 2.2kt ↔ 4.5kt
116° angle
17/35 2,264 ft 263 ft Grass 194°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 4.1kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

West Melton Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 312 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: NZ
Latitude: -43.476700°
Longitude: 172.397003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,271 ft
Width: 266 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 04B/22B
Length: 2,008 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: Bitumen
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,087 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,264 ft
Width: 263 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About West Melton Aerodrome

West Melton Aerodrome (NZWL) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in , NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 312 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (04/22, 04B/22B, 11/29, 17/35) with Grass and Bitumen surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.