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NZFR

Franz Josef Heliport · Franz Josef Glacier

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
434 ft / 132 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Franz Josef Heliport (NZFR), located in Franz Josef Glacier, 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 434 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 Heliport
ICAO / IATA
NZFR / —
Municipality
Franz Josef Glacier
Country
Region
NZ-WTC — West Coast Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
434 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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
43 km / 23 nm
NZGT
Glentanner Airport
59 km / 32 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
96 km / 52 nm
NZHK
Hokitika Airfield
98 km / 53 nm
NZTU
Timaru Airport
132 km / 71 nm

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