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Tauranga Airport

Tauranga Airport
Airport information
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ICAONZTG
 Location of airport in New Zealand
Airport typePublic
OperatorTauranga Airport Authority
LocationTauranga
Elevation4 m (13 ft)

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Tauranga Airport is a regional airport 2NM to the north east of Tauranga city in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island of New Zealand.

Scheduled flights are operated by Eagle Airways and Air Nelson, divisions of Air New Zealand, using Raytheon Beechcraft 1900D and Dash 8 Q-300 aircraft respectively.

A number of small charter and training operations are also based here along with maintenance providers and the Tauranga Aero Club. Recently a museum has been opened at the airport. The are also small Tandem skydiving and Gliding operations based here.

Tauranga Airport is the current location for the Sportavex biennial fly-in and airshow.

Tauranga Airport Video

Phill Hooker, legend pilot & one of New Zealands most experienced flight instructors performs an aerobatic display in a Cessna C152A Aerobat at Tauranga Airport Airshow on 17th February 2008
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Approaching and landing at Tauranga airport, New Zealand in a Cessna152 direct from North Shore, Auckland on the 4 September 2010 around 5pmish.
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Landing & Taking off at Ardmore Airport, New Zealand in a Cessna 152, ZK-NAN We were heading for North Shore from Tauranga but the weather looked crap around NS so we stoped for a short break at NZAR and to wait for the weather to clear which it did. :D We landed at NZAR on the 4 September 2010 around 1.40pm and tookoff about 2pmish to head over to North Shore Aerodrome.
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On a class visit to the Tauranga City Airport, John Cavaick Martin spoke to the Rangitaiki junior children about his experiences.
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read the intro of my video and sorry for the words on the way guys... comment and enjoy :)
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An Air New Zealand Beechcraft 1900D (ZK-EAG) startup and takeoff at Tauranga Airport New Zealand (May 24 2011).
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This its the first start of Harvard NZ1096 is six years
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Welcome abord Air New Zealand Link (Eagle Airways) Flight NZ8220 from Tauranga to Auckland. Today we will be flying on a Beechcraft 1900D. So fasten your seatbelts and settle in for the 35 minute flight!
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Just doing some wingovers somewhere around New Zealand in a Cessna 152, ZK-NAN.
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Landing & Taking off at North Shore Aerodrome, New Zealand in a Cessna 152, ZK-NAN on the 4th September 2010.
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Dame Susan Devoy: Sense of pride more important - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--I wonder what the reaction would be if a $10 note was emblazoned on our famous landmark depicting the "$10 -Tauranga-" trademark we have become famous for. I continue to get good-natured ribbing from friends who - Date : Sat, 28 May 2011 22:15:40 GMT+00:00
Wild weather batters the Bay of Plenty - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--Winds gusted to 70km/h at -Tauranga Airport- and to 96km/h at the weather radar in the Mamaku Ranges. Mr Campion said there were five non-injury crashes reported to police yesterday but none were weather related. "I think - Date : Thu, 26 May 2011 22:23:34 GMT+00:00
New piece of NAC history checks in - SunLive Tweet this news
SunLive--Read More A new display at -Tauranga- aviation museum, Classic Flyers, is officially opened today with the exhibit featuring the history of former domestic New Zealand airline NAC. National Airways Corporation was the national carrier from 1947 u - Date : Wed, 25 May 2011 00:28:20 GMT+00:00
Sunair gives Aero Club new wings - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--Tauranga Aero Club's David Campbell (left) and Sunair Aviation's Daniel Power at -Tauranga Airport-. Photo / Mark Mckeown. Western Bay of Plenty aviation enthusiasts will be able to soar among the clouds thanks to a part - Date : Mon, 23 May 2011 02:42:45 GMT+00:00
Swan huggers get personal and nasty - SunLive (blog) Tweet this news
SunLive (blog)--Not only do they reside in the upper harbour, but often frequent the landing area of the -Tauranga Airport-. If I was a pilot about to land, I sure would not want a 20kg poo machine smashing through my front window or through the props. .. - Date : Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:48:02 GMT+00:00
Edd's sad to say goodbye - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--"I love this restaurant. It's the location," he said. "You've got the yachts, water, the activity of the -airport-, Mauao, and it's perfectly positioned for the sunsets. There's no lo - Date : Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:15:08 GMT+00:00
Unique Golden Triangle Mayors Event in Tauranga - Scoop.co.nz (press release) Tweet this news
Scoop.co.nz (press release)--The triangle between Auckland, Hamilton and -Tauranga- is experiencing high population growth, has substantial economic opportunities and is home to the country's largest -airport- and the two largest ports. The infrastru - Date : Mon, 09 May 2011 04:08:01 GMT+00:00
Crashes, flooding and power cuts hit Bay - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--The peak wind gust of 60km/h was recorded at -Tauranga Airport- at 6pm. Mr Gullery said the worst of the weather had passed. "I think it has, in terms of sustained heavy rain. "The forecast for today is a few sho - Date : Mon, 02 May 2011 23:51:01 GMT+00:00
Slips and flooding close Bay roads - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--A severe weather warning is in force for the rest of the day with 125mm of rain already recorded at -Tauranga Airport- in the 24 hours to 7.30am today. MetService forecaster Geoff Sanders said the hour between 5am and 6am today wa - Date : Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:45:43 GMT+00:00
Flights to Tauranga Airport cancelled - The Bay of Plenty Times Tweet this news
The Bay of Plenty Times--Several flights scheduled to arrive and depart at -Tauranga Airport- from Auckland were cancelled this morning due to heavy fog in Auckland. Air New Zealand cancelled flights due to arrive in Tauranga at 8.30am and 9.30am. Flights - Date : Wed, 04 May 2011 22:29:46 GMT+00:00

Airlines Destinations
Air New Zealand operated by Air NelsonAuckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Air New Zealand operated by Eagle AirwaysAuckland
SunairGisborne, Kerikeri, Napier, Palmerston North, Whangarei

Airport Runways
DirectionLength ft(m)Surface
07/255,988 (1,825)Asphalt
07/253,280 (1,000)Grass
02/222,100 (640)Grass
16/342,296 (700)Grass

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