Bay of Islands Airport

Kerikeri Airport

Information for Aviators

Stan HansenAirports Manager

Stan Hansen

Email : airports@fnhl.co.nz
Phone : 09 407 6133
After-hours phone : 027 556 6470

 

Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) Airport

Airport data

Airport code: KKE (NZKK)

Longitude : 173° 54' 43" E • Latitude : 35° 15' 46" S

The airport has a 1,190m x 30m sealed main runway and two grass runways - one parallel runway of 685m and a 461m cross runway. Runway elevation is 150m above sea level. Navigation aids include NDB and DME and the sealed runway has a PAL facility.

The airport has C3 classification. The main runway has a Pavement Classification Number (PCN) of 15 which allows unrestricted access for aircraft of up to 22,500kg maximum certified take off weight (MCTOW) access to the airport.

The airport has Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) Place of First Arrival clearance status for international aircraft of 12 or fewer passengers/crew. New Zealand Customs clearance services are also provided for international flights by arrangement. It is a CAA Certified Airfield - classification 3C and can accommodate aircraft with a a wingspan of 24 metres to 36 metres.

The airport has:

  • Night lighting
  • VASI's (Vertical Approach Slope Indicators)
  • Navigation Rotating Beacon
  • Non Directional Beacon (NDB)
  • Fuel - Mobil Jet A1 and Avgas
  • Fuel - BP Avgas

Aircraft typically using the airport include Bombadier Dash 8, Beechcraft, Dassault Falcon and BAe Jetstream types.

The district hosts a number of high standard education and training facilities which are comprehensive and accessible.

Flight training on G.A. aircraft, helicopters and micro lights is available from Bay of Islands Aero Club, located at the airport. Tandem and sport skydives, scenic flights over picturesque Northland and charter flights to any part of New Zealand are available.

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Kaitaia Airport

Airport Supervisor

Darren Atkinson

Phone: 021 477661

Airport data

Airport code: KAT (NZKT)

Longitude : 173° 17' 7" E • Latitude : 35° 4' 12" S

The airport has a 1,405m sealed runway and a gravel cross runway of 1,277m at an elevation of 250m above sea level. Navigation aids include a PAL landing system. Aircraft typically using the airport include Beechcraft, BAe Jetstream, BN Islander and Cessna types.

The runway has a Pavement Classification Number (PCN) of 15 which allows aircraft of up to 22,500kg MCTOW access to the airport.

Kaitaia Airport is currently uncertified under CAA regulations as it does not regularly receive aircraft with more than 30 seats.

The airport has:

  • Night lighting
  • PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator)
  • Navigation Rotating Beacon
  • Non Directional Beacon (NDB)
  • Fuel - Mobil Avgas

Flight training is available from Kaitaia Aero Club, located at the airport.

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Kaikohe Airport

Airport data

Airport code: KKO (NZKO)

Longitude : 173° 49' 0" E • Latitude : 35° 27' 10" S

The airport has two grass runways; a 1,500m runway and an 840m cross runway at an elevation of 530m above sea level. This is reputed to be the longest grass runway in New Zealand.

Glider flights and glider training are available from the Kaikohe Gliding Club, located at the airport. Information, phone 0800 GLIDING.

Location

Kaikohe Airport is located five kilometres south of Kaikohe. Coming from Kaikohe, take Mangakahia Road and turn right into Aerodrome Road.

Click on the buttons of the interactive map to zoom in or out or click on the marker to get driving instructions.

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Kerikeri Airport
Bay of Islands Airport from the air
Kaitaia Airport
Kaitaia Airport from the air
Kaitaia Airport Runway and Terminal
Kaitaia Airport Runway and Terminal
Kaikohe Airport
Kaikohe Airport from the air

Landing fees

Casual User Landings
(propeller-driven aircraft)
Effective 1 November 2008 
Weight (kg)
MCTOW
Fee
NZ$ + GST
0 - 545 5.00
546 - 1,500 9.00
1,501 - 2,500 15.00
2,501 - 3,500 22.00
3,501 - 4,500 33.00
4,501 - 5,500 40.00
5,501 - 6,500 52.00
 6,501 - 10,000 72.00
10,001 - 12,500 122.00
12,501 - 15,000 155.00
15,001 - 17,500 188.00
17,501 - 20,000 230.00
20,001 - 22,500 500.00
22,501 and over 600.00
Helicopter 7.00
Casual User Landings
(jet aircraft)
Effective 1 November 2009
Weight (kg)
MCTOW
Fee
NZ$ + GST
 Below 4,500 50.00
4,501 - 5,500 60.00
5,501 - 6,500 80.00
6,501 - 10,000 110.00
10,001 - 12,500 185.00
12,501 - 15,000 240.00
15,001 - 17,500 300.00
17,501 - 20,000 350.00
20,001 - 22,500 1,000.00
22,501 and over 1,200.00
Aircraft parking charges
Effective 1 November 2008
Weight (kg)
MCTOW
Fee
NZ$ + GST
 0 - 5,000 no charge
5,001 - 10,000 50.00
10,001 - 15,000 100.00
15,001 - 22,500 400.00
22,501 and over 750.00

Notes:

"MCTOW" is the Maximum Certified Take-off Weight of the aircraft concerned

No charge for parking up to 6 hours from time of landing.

The above parking charges are for each 24hr period or part period exceeding 6 hours from time of landing.

Aircraft towing charge: NZ$300.00 + GST (tow bar must be provided).

24 hour Security can be provided at the operators request at an hourly rate.

A discount of 12.5% applies when landing fees are paid in cash placed in the landing fees box adjacent to the outdoor toilets.

There is special dispensation from the payment of standard landing fees for all residential recreational aircraft - with a low cost flat annual fee being payable by local residents.