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NZKT
Kaitaia Airport · Awanui
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
270 ft / 82 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 119.10 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kaitaia Airport (NZKT), located in Awanui, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 270 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
Kaitaia Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZKT / KAT
Municipality
Awanui
Country
Region
NZ-NTL — Northland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
270 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,600 ft / 1,402 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 143° / 323°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 143° / 323°
RWY 12 (143°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (323°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,190 ft / 1,277 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 201.3° / 21.3°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 201.3° / 21.3°
RWY 18 (201.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (21.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS CHRISTCHURCH FIS
127.10 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026