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Ryan s Creek Aerodrome (NZRC/SZS) — Oban, New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 130.2
Runways: 04/22
Elevation: 62 ft

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

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65% Data Complete 34 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 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZRC
Name: Ryan s Creek Aerodrome
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -46.8997
Longitude: 168.100998
Elevation: 62 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Oban
IATA Code: SZS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 800x16m
Surface: bitumen/gravel
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 130.200 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 NZRC. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZRC?: The tower frequency at Ryan s Creek Aerodrome is 130.2 MHz.
Does NZRC require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZRC located?: Ryan s Creek Aerodrome (NZRC) is located in Oban, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZRC?: The IATA code for Ryan s Creek Aerodrome is SZS.
How long is the runway at NZRC?: The main runway at Ryan s Creek Aerodrome (04/22) measures 800x16m.

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