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NZTL

Tekapo Aerodrome ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,496 ft / 761 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 3,116 ft · pavedUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tekapo Aerodrome (NZTL), 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 2,496 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
Tekapo Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
NZTL / —
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-CAN — Canterbury Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
2,496 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,116 ft / 950 m
Runway Width: 36 ft / 11 m
Surface Type: paved
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
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).

NZGT
Glentanner Airport
28 km / 15 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
36 km / 20 nm
NZMC
Mount Cook Airport
37 km / 20 nm
NZTU
Timaru Airport
71 km / 38 nm
NZOU
Oamaru Airport
119 km / 64 nm

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