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RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP) — New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 134.5
Runways: 03/21, 08/26, 08L/26R
Elevation: 100 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 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 1/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

9 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

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: NZWP
Name: RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: -36.7878
Longitude: 174.630005
Elevation: 100 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 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 2031x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1581x45m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08L/26R

Designation: 08L/26R
Dimensions: 850x45m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 134.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 124.300 MHz
ATIS: 128.300 MHz

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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Active NOTAMs

B5262/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

REMOTELY PILOTED ACFT ACT WILL TAKE PLACE WI 750M RADIUS 36 45 03.9 S 174 33 26.8 E (LOW FLYING ZONE NZL168, RIVERHEAD FOREST, NORTH AUCKLAND) APRX 4.2NM WNW NZWP. MAX HGT 400FT AGL CTC TEL +64 21 028 66306

2026-10-28 00:30 UTC 2026-10-28 02:30 UTC

B5267/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

2026-10-28 00:30 UTC 2026-10-28 02:30 UTC

B5269/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 08/26 CLSD WEST OF TWY A

2026-10-27 20:00 UTC 2026-10-28 03:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZNE North Shore Aerodrome 8 NM NZPI Parakai Aerodrome 12 NM NZAA Auckland Intl 15 NM NZAR Ardmore Airport 22 NM NZKE Waiheke Reeve Airport 22 NM NZKF Kaipara Flats Airport 23 NM NZSL Springhill Airport 28 NM NZWJ Wellsford Airport 30 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZWP?: The tower frequency at RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai is 134.5 MHz.
Does NZWP require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZWP located?: RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP) is located in New Zealand.
How long is the runway at NZWP?: The main runway at RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (03/21) measures 2031x45m.

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