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NZMA

Matamata Glider Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
180 ft / 55 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
MBZ 122.25 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
28/10 · 3,572 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Matamata Glider Airport (NZMA), located in the region of, 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 180 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
Matamata Glider Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZMA / MTA
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-WKO — Waikato Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
180 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 28 / 10
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,572 ft / 1,089 m
Runway Width: 449 ft / 137 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 28
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 10
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

MBZ
122.25 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZHNILS
Hamilton International Airport
39 km / 21 nm
NZTG
Tauranga Airport
41 km / 22 nm
NZRO
Rotorua Regional Airport
65 km / 35 nm
NZAR
Ardmore Airport
104 km / 56 nm
NZWK
Whakatane Airport
105 km / 57 nm

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