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NZTU

Timaru Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
89 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Unattended 119.50 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Timaru Airport (NZTU), 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 89 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
Timaru Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZTU / TIU
Municipality
Country
Region
NZ-CAN — Canterbury Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
89 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.5° / 222.5°
RWY 02 (42.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (222.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02L / 20R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,898 ft / 1,188 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 40° / 220°
RWY 02L (40°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20R (220°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,652 ft / 1,113 m
Runway Width: 295 ft / 90 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 133° / 312.9°
RWY 11 (133°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (312.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTRL FLIGHT INFORMATION & TIMARU QNH – CHRISTCHURCH CONTROL
129.30 MHz
Unattended
119.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZOU
Oamaru Airport
75 km / 41 nm
NZUK
Pukaki Airport
88 km / 48 nm
NZGT
Glentanner Airport
98 km / 53 nm
NZMC
Mount Cook Airport
106 km / 57 nm
NZCHILS
Christchurch International Airport
138 km / 75 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026