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Kaitaia Airport

Awanui, New Zealand

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Kaitaia Airport

Awanui, New Zealand

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NZKT

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270 ft

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Gateway to the Far North of New Zealand.

Location

Awanui, New Zealand

Kaitaia Airport (IATA: KAT, ICAO: NZKT) is a small regional airport serving the Kaitaia and Awanui area in the Northland region of New Zealand, near the northern tip of the North Island. It provides essential air links for a relatively remote community that is a significant driving distance from major urban centres. The airport serves as a convenient departure point for tourists visiting the nearby Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga, and the Aupouri Peninsula. It handles light to moderate passenger traffic and general aviation operations. Air New Zealand has historically operated services through its regional partners to connect Kaitaia with Auckland, though schedules and operators have varied over time.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Kaitaia town centre is primarily by private vehicle, rental car, or taxi, as public transport options are limited.

Airlines here

Air New Zealand and its regional partners have operated connections between Kaitaia and Auckland.

Notable facts

›Located near Awanui, approximately 8 km north of Kaitaia township.
›Serves as a gateway to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tourist destinations.
›The airport is one of the northernmost commercial airports in New Zealand.
›Primarily handles light aircraft, charter flights, and regional turboprop services.
›The surrounding Far North District has a significant Māori population and cultural heritage.

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KAT → AKLNZ · BEH

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Beechcraft 19001 routes

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Kaitaia Airport is an airport located 5km Northeast of Kaitaia, in the Far North District of New Zealand. The land the airport is situated on is owned by Crown and leased to the Far North District Council (FNDC), who contracts Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) to manage the aerodrome.

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