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NZRC

Ryan's Creek Aerodrome · Oban

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
62 ft / 19 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 130.20 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 2,625 ft · bitumen/gravelLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (NZRC), located in Oban, 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 62 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
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZRC / SZS
Municipality
Oban
Country
Region
NZ-STL — Southland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
62 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 52 ft / 16 m
Surface Type: bitumen/gravel
Heading: 65° / 245°
RWY 04 (65°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (245°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF
130.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Dunedin International Airport
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NZLX
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NZQN
Queenstown International Airport
215 km / 116 nm

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