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Kaikoura Airport (NZKI/KBZ) — New Zealand

At a glance

Runways: 05L/23R, 05R/23L
Elevation: 20 ft

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZKI
Name: Kaikoura Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -42.424999
Longitude: 173.604996
Elevation: 20 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: KBZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

Designation: 05L/23R
Dimensions: 615x25m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

Designation: 05R/23L
Dimensions: 700x10m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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New Zealand Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers NZKI. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZML Molesworth Airport 25 NM NZHR Hanmer Springs Airport 35 NM NZLE Lake Station Airport 55 NM NZOM Omaka Blenheim Airport 55 NM NZWB Woodbourne Airport 56 NM NZPN Picton Aerodrome 67 NM NZMR Murchison Airport 69 NM NZRT Rangiora Airfield 70 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does NZKI require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZKI located?: Kaikoura Airport (NZKI) is located in New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZKI?: The IATA code for Kaikoura Airport is KBZ.
How long is the runway at NZKI?: The main runway at Kaikoura Airport (05L/23R) measures 615x25m.

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