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Aerodromes

Certification and coordinates

Find aerodrome coordinates(external link) through AIP NZ (Aeronautical Information Publication New Zealand)

List of Part 139 aerodrome operators

Safety management systems (SMS)

Right hand circuits

Safety

Runway safety

Security information - including aerodrome security signs

CAA surveillance

Rules, ACs, and forms

Part 139 Aerodrome - Certification, Operation and Use

Part 157 Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation of Aerodromes

Aerodrome ACs

Aerodrome forms

Information

A Model for the Management of Aerodrome Airspace Risk – Full Ambidji Report [PDF 4.8 MB]

Aerodrome lighting

Guidance material for land use at or near aerodromes [PDF 44 KB]

Volcanic eruption poster - recommended actions for airports [PDF 248 KB]

Vector article - Aerodrome Markings 101 [PDF 69 KB] (Summer 2018)

Vector article - Aerodrome Signs 101 [PDF 333 KB] (Sep/Oct 2018)

Windsock design and construction [PDF 40 KB] 

Proposals to construct or change aerodromes and heliports

Aerodrome and heliport proposals - making a submission

Part 157 Proposals and Determinations

 Ask us about aerodromes

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