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NZOU

Oamaru Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
99 ft / 30 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 Oamaru Airport (NZOU), 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 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 99 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
Oamaru Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZOU / OAM
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-OTA — Otago Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
99 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,210 ft / 1,283 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 207° / 27°
RWY 18 (207°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (27°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,107 ft / 947 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 136.7° / 316.7°
RWY 11 (136.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (316.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,775 ft / 846 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 42.9° / 222.9°
RWY 02 (42.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (222.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACC CHRISTCHURCH CON
129.30 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZTU
Timaru Airport
75 km / 41 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
112 km / 60 nm
NZDNILS
Dunedin International Airport
127 km / 69 nm
NZLX
Alexandra Aerodrome
137 km / 74 nm
NZGT
Glentanner Airport
140 km / 76 nm

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