Franz Josef Aerodrome (IATA: WHO, ICAO: NZFJ), NZ.
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.
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Where is Franz Josef Aerodrome located?
Franz Josef Aerodrome is located NZ, at an elevation of 240 ft. Its IATA code is WHO and ICAO code is NZFJ.