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NZ-0024

Wairakei Helipad · Taupo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF (MBZ) 118.40 MHz (Taupo Traffic)
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wairakei Helipad (NZ-0024), located in Taupo, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 0 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wairakei Helipad
ICAO / IATA
NZ-0024 / —
Municipality
Taupo
Country
Region
NZ-WKO — Waikato Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
0 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWIB Taupo Weather Information
125.20 MHz
CTAF (MBZ) Taupo Traffic
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZAP
Taupo Airport
11 km / 6 nm
NZRO
Rotorua Regional Airport
63 km / 34 nm
NZWK
Whakatane Airport
108 km / 58 nm
NZTG
Tauranga Airport
108 km / 59 nm
NZHNILS
Hamilton International Airport
109 km / 59 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026