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NZKY
Kowhai Aerodrome · Kowhai
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
840 ft / 256 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 119.10 MHz (Kowhai Traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 2,418 ft · GrUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kowhai Aerodrome (NZKY), located in Kowhai, 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 840 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
Kowhai Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZKY / —
Municipality
Kowhai
Country
Region
NZ-HKB — Hawke's Bay Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
840 ft
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,418 ft / 737 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Gr
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Gr
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF Kowhai Traffic
119.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026