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NZRU

Waiouru Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,686 ft / 819 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 119.10 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 3,917 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Waiouru Airport (NZRU), 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 2,686 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
Waiouru Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZRU / —
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-MWT — Manawatu-Wanganui Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
2,686 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,917 ft / 1,194 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 144.9° / 324.9°
RWY 13 (144.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (324.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz
OPS MIL OPS
135.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZWU
Wanganui Airport
79 km / 43 nm
NZAP
Taupo Airport
87 km / 47 nm
NZOHILS
RNZAF Base Ohakea
88 km / 47 nm
NZPMILS
Palmerston North Airport
97 km / 53 nm
NZNR
Hawke's Bay Airport
104 km / 56 nm

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