Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO)

NoneNZ 🇳🇿 Small Airport

ICAO

NZFJ

IATA

WHO

Elevation

240 ft

Region

NZ-WTC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: NZFJ

Local Code: Not available

Location: -43.363098° N, 170.134003° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Franz Josef Aerodrome (NZFJ) is a civil airfield located in Franz Josef, Westland District, New Zealand. It is privately operated by Air Safaris, who welcome private pilots but require prior approval and a briefing before arrival, and landing fees apply.

The aerodrome is situated approximately 5 km northwest of the town of Franz Josef. It features one paved runway, designated 10/28, with a reported length of approximately 801 meters (2,627 feet), though some sources indicate up to 1670m. The runway has a 1.0 slope, descending towards runway 28 and ascending towards runway 10.

Franz Josef Aerodrome is used for a variety of aviation activities, including private aviation, flight training, skydiving operations, and scenic helicopter and plane tours over the glaciers and Southern Alps. It holds the ICAO code NZFJ and IATA code WHO. The aerodrome does not provide METAR data, with the nearest weather station being Christchurch International Airport. Fuel (Jet/Avgas) is available at the airport.

Last updated: 38 days ago
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