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NZFJ

Franz Josef Aerodrome ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
240 ft / 73 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 2,628 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Franz Josef Aerodrome (NZFJ), located in the region of, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 240 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
Franz Josef Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZFJ / WHO
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-WTC — West Coast Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
240 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,628 ft / 801 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 10
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZMC
Mount Cook Airport
45 km / 24 nm
NZGT
Glentanner Airport
60 km / 33 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
97 km / 52 nm
NZHK
Hokitika Airfield
100 km / 54 nm
NZTU
Timaru Airport
136 km / 74 nm

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