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Makarora Airstrip (NZMW) — New Zealand

At a glance

Runways: 15/33
Elevation: 1,142 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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58% Data Complete 30 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 1/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZMW
Name: Makarora Airstrip
Type: small_airport
Category: Private
Latitude: -44.231701
Longitude: 169.229996
Elevation: 1142 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 600x30m
Surface: GRS
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 NZMW. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZHT Haast Aerodrome 23 NM NZWF Wanaka Airport 30 NM NZOA Omarama Glider Airport 36 NM NZUK Pukaki Airport 38 NM NZGT Glentanner Airport 43 NM NZCW Cromwell/Louburn Airport 45 NM NZMC Mount Cook Airport 48 NM NZCS Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome 49 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does NZMW require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZMW located?: Makarora Airstrip (NZMW) is located in New Zealand.
How long is the runway at NZMW?: The main runway at Makarora Airstrip (15/33) measures 600x30m.

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