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NZMW

Makarora Airstrip ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,142 ft / 348 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 1,969 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Makarora Airstrip (NZMW), 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 1,142 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
Makarora Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
NZMW / —
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-OTA — Otago Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
1,142 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,969 ft / 600 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZWF
Wanaka Airport
55 km / 30 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
71 km / 38 nm
NZGT
Glentanner Airport
80 km / 43 nm
NZMC
Mount Cook Airport
89 km / 48 nm
NZQN
Queenstown International Airport
96 km / 52 nm

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