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NZGB

Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
20 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 3,051 ft · UNKUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Great Barrier Aerodrome (NZGB), located in Claris, 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 20 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
Great Barrier Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZGB / GBZ
Municipality
Claris
Country
Region
NZ-AUK — Auckland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
20 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,051 ft / 930 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: UNK
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).

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97 km / 52 nm
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Ardmore Airport
98 km / 53 nm
NZAAILS
Auckland International Airport
105 km / 57 nm
NZWR
Whangarei Airport
113 km / 61 nm
NZTG
Tauranga Airport
172 km / 93 nm

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