NZKI · KBZ

Kaikoura Airport

Canterbury RegionElevation 20 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05L/23R
Dimensions
2,018 x 82 ft
Surface
GRS
05R/23L
Dimensions
2,297 x 33 ft
Surface
ASP
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kaikoura Airport is in Canterbury Region. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANZKI / KBZ
RegionCanterbury Region
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-42.4250, 173.6050
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.9
Unattended
Unattended

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NZKI have a METAR?
Yes. NZKI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does NZKI have a TAF?
When NZKI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NZKI?
NZKI sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZKI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.