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NZKD

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome · Kaikoura Island

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
400 ft / 122 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 1,796 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome (NZKD), located in Kaikoura Island, 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 400 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
Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZKD / —
Municipality
Kaikoura Island
Country
Region
NZ-AUK — Auckland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
400 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,796 ft / 547 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 04
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22
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).

NZWPILS
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
92 km / 50 nm
NZWR
Whangarei Airport
98 km / 53 nm
NZAR
Ardmore Airport
100 km / 54 nm
NZAAILS
Auckland International Airport
104 km / 56 nm
NZKK
Kerikeri Airport
163 km / 88 nm

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