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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 · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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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.
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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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°
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
CTAF CTAF
119.10 MHz
OPS MIL OPS
135.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026