Matamata Glider Airport (MTA): Codes, Runways & Location
Matamata Glider Airport (IATA: MTA · ICAO: NZMA) is a small airport in New Zealand. It lies at 37.7344° S, 175.7420° E, 180 ft (55 m) above sea level.
Overview of Matamata Glider Airport
Matamata Glider Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code MTA and the ICAO code NZMA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Matamata Glider Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1089 m (3572 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: grass. The field elevation is 180 ft (55 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) about 39 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 ≈ 1,089 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matamata Glider Airport
Where is Matamata Glider Airport located?
Matamata Glider Airport is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.7344° S, 175.7420° E.
What is the airport code for Matamata Glider Airport?
Matamata Glider Airport has an IATA code of MTA and an ICAO code of NZMA.
How long is the runway at Matamata Glider Airport?
Matamata Glider Airport's longest runway is about 1089 m (3572 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Matamata Glider Airport have?
Matamata Glider Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Matamata Glider Airport a major airport?
Matamata Glider Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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