Kaikoura Airport (KBZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kaikoura Airport (IATA: KBZ · ICAO: NZKI) is a small airport in New Zealand. It lies at 42.4250° S, 173.6050° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kaikoura Airport
Kaikoura Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code KBZ and the ICAO code NZKI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kaikoura Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 700 m (2297 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Woodbourne Airport (BHE) about 103 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 ≈ 700 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaikoura Airport
Where is Kaikoura Airport located?
Kaikoura Airport is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 42.4250° S, 173.6050° E.
What is the airport code for Kaikoura Airport?
Kaikoura Airport has an IATA code of KBZ and an ICAO code of NZKI.
How long is the runway at Kaikoura Airport?
Kaikoura Airport's longest runway is about 700 m (2297 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kaikoura Airport have?
Kaikoura Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is Kaikoura Airport a major airport?
Kaikoura Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kaikoura Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →