Kaitaia Airport (KAT): Codes, Runways & Location
Kaitaia Airport (IATA: KAT · ICAO: NZKT) is a medium-sized airport serving Awanui, New Zealand. It lies at 35.0698° S, 173.2871° E, 270 ft (82 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kaitaia Airport
Kaitaia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Awanui in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code KAT and the ICAO code NZKT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kaitaia Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1402 m (4600 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 270 ft (82 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kerikeri Airport (KKE) about 61 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 ≈ 1,402 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaitaia Airport
Where is Kaitaia Airport located?
Kaitaia Airport is located in Awanui, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 35.0698° S, 173.2871° E.
What is the airport code for Kaitaia Airport?
Kaitaia Airport has an IATA code of KAT and an ICAO code of NZKT.
How long is the runway at Kaitaia Airport?
Kaitaia Airport's longest runway is about 1402 m (4600 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kaitaia Airport have?
Kaitaia Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, gravel surfacing.
Is Kaitaia Airport a major airport?
Kaitaia Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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