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Oamaru Airport (NZOU/OAM) — New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 119.1
Runways: 02/20, 11/29, 18/36
Elevation: 99 ft

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

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Observed Activity · Jul 21

6 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZOU
Name: Oamaru Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -44.970001
Longitude: 171.082001
Elevation: 99 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: OAM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 846x50m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 947x50m
Surface: GRE
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1283x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.100 MHz
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 NZOU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

NZWM Waimate Airport 11 NM NZTU Timaru Airport 41 NM NZOA Omarama Glider Airport 55 NM NZRI Rangitata Island Airport 55 NM NZUK Pukaki Airport 60 NM NZTI Taieri Airport 62 NM NZTL Tekapo Aerodrome 64 NM NZDN Dunedin International Airport 69 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZOU?: The tower frequency at Oamaru Airport is 119.1 MHz.
Does NZOU require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZOU located?: Oamaru Airport (NZOU) is located in New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZOU?: The IATA code for Oamaru Airport is OAM.
How long is the runway at NZOU?: The main runway at Oamaru Airport (02/20) measures 846x50m.

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