Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO): Codes, Runways & Location
Franz Josef Aerodrome (IATA: WHO · ICAO: NZFJ) is a small airport in New Zealand. It lies at 43.3631° S, 170.1340° E, 240 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Franz Josef Aerodrome
Franz Josef Aerodrome is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code WHO and the ICAO code NZFJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Franz Josef Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 801 m (2628 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 240 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mount Cook Airport (MON) about 45 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 801 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franz Josef Aerodrome
Where is Franz Josef Aerodrome located?
Franz Josef Aerodrome is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 43.3631° S, 170.1340° E.
What is the airport code for Franz Josef Aerodrome?
Franz Josef Aerodrome has an IATA code of WHO and an ICAO code of NZFJ.
How long is the runway at Franz Josef Aerodrome?
Franz Josef Aerodrome's longest runway is about 801 m (2628 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Franz Josef Aerodrome have?
Franz Josef Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Franz Josef Aerodrome a major airport?
Franz Josef Aerodrome is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Franz Josef Aerodrome are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.