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NZWE

Kauaroa Bay Heliport · Poukaraka Flats

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
15 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kauaroa Bay Heliport (NZWE), located in Poukaraka Flats, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 15 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
Kauaroa Bay Heliport
ICAO / IATA
NZWE / —
Municipality
Poukaraka Flats
Country
Region
NZ-AUK — Auckland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
15 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZAR
Ardmore Airport
24 km / 13 nm
NZAAILS
Auckland International Airport
32 km / 17 nm
NZWPILS
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai
39 km / 21 nm
NZHNILS
Hamilton International Airport
118 km / 64 nm
NZWR
Whangarei Airport
134 km / 72 nm

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