Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
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 · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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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.
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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Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,796 ft / 547 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 04
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026