Kaitaia Airport (IATA: KAT, ICAO: NZKT) serves Awanui, NZ. It has 1 scheduled routes to 1 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 1 airlines.
- Friendly and Helpful Staff: Reviewers consistently praise the "nice, friendly staff" and "friendly service," even when travelers are running late for check-in.
- Efficient Service: Travelers have reported "excellent service" and no issues even with late check-ins.
- Cleanliness: The airport is described as "clean and tidy".
- Easy Check-in and WiFi: Check-in is rated at 93% satisfaction and WiFi at 100% satisfaction.
- Fast Security and Immigration: Passport control wait times are typically fast, averaging 7 minutes, with peak times around 11 minutes and off-peak as low as 4 minutes. Global Entry kiosks are available, reducing wait times for pre-approved travelers to 5-10 minutes.
- Free Parking: Kaitaia Airport offers a free car parking facility adjacent to the terminal building for daily flight departures and arrivals.
- Ongoing Upgrades: The airport is undergoing a $5.4 million upgrade program, including a resealed runway, improved drainage, upgraded lighting and security, new fuel facilities, and planning for an enhanced terminal experience.
- Limited Food and Retail Services: Food and retail services receive a low satisfaction rating of 20%.
- No Overnight/Long Stay Parking: Overnight and long-stay parking is not permitted, and car park gates are locked after hours, requiring owner-funded re-opening by security.
- Limited Lounge Facilities: Lounge facilities also receive a low satisfaction rating of 20%.
- Sources researched: chamberofcommerce.co.nz, flightradar24.com, kaitaiaairport.co.nz, flightqueue.com*
Bottom line: Kaitaia Airport provides a generally positive and efficient experience for travelers, particularly due to its friendly staff and quick processing times. However, travelers should be aware of the limited food and retail options and the restrictions on overnight parking.
Routes from KAT
1 nonstop destination · 1 airline.
Airlines at KAT
1 carrier operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Kaitaia Airport (KAT) offers 1 flight route operated by 1 airline. Major carriers include Barrier Air and others. Popular destinations from Awanui include Auckland.
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Common questions about KAT
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from KAT?
Kaitaia Airport has 1 scheduled routes to 1 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 1 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kaitaia Airport?
1 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Barrier Air.
Where is Kaitaia Airport located?
Kaitaia Airport is located in Awanui, NZ, at an elevation of 270 ft. Its IATA code is KAT and ICAO code is NZKT.