Civil Airfield Whakatane (NZWK)

Thornton, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Elevation: 6m (19ft)

Coordinates: -37.921, 176.914

Runways

2 RWY, 1280m/4199ft 2 Runways, longest: 1280m/4199ft (paved)

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09/27

Asphalt

1280m/4199ft

09/27

Grass

750m/2460ft

09/27 Asphalt Asphalt

Length 1280m/4199ft 1280m/4199ft

09/27 Grass Grass

Length 750m/2460ft 750m/2460ft

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Friendly staff and easy-going atmosphere.

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