Rangiora Airport

Airport in Rangiora, New Zealand

43°17′21″S 172°32′29″E / 43.2892°S 172.5413°E / -43.2892; 172.5413Websitewww.rangiora.com/pages/rangiora-airport-and-airfield.php

Rangiora Airfield (NZRT) is located 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) west-north-west of Rangiora township, north of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is managed by the Waimakariri District Council.[1] It is the base of startup airline Electric Air. The company operates ZK-EAL, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro from the airfield.

It has three grass runways.[2] The main, 950-metre (3,120-foot) long capable of handling aircraft up to DC-3 size. The runways are unlit, and users are asked to take care when approaching.

There are 40 private hangars located on the airfield site as this is a recreational facility. Users ask that the public respect private property on the field.

Jet A1 and AvGas are available with the use of a 'Swipe Card'.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rangiora Airport and Airfield". rangiora.com. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ Council, Waimakariri District (3 August 2023). "Airfield". Waimakariri District Council. Retrieved 26 January 2024.

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