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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
inHg
hPa
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,600 ft / 1,402 m
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°
RWY 18 (201.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (21.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS CHRISTCHURCH FIS
127.10 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZKK
Kerikeri Airport
61 km / 33 nm
NZWR
Whangarei Airport
125 km / 67 nm
NZWPILS
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
226 km / 122 nm
NZAAILS
Auckland International Airport
255 km / 137 nm
NZAR
Ardmore Airport
265 km / 143 nm

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