Pukaki Airport (TWZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Pukaki Airport (IATA: TWZ · ICAO: NZUK) is a medium-sized airport serving Twitzel, New Zealand. It lies at 44.2350° S, 170.1180° E, 1575 ft (480 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pukaki Airport
Pukaki Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Twitzel in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code TWZ and the ICAO code NZUK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Pukaki Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1082 m (3550 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 1575 ft (480 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Glentanner Airport (GTN) about 37 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 ≈ 1,082 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pukaki Airport
Where is Pukaki Airport located?
Pukaki Airport is located in Twitzel, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 44.2350° S, 170.1180° E.
What is the airport code for Pukaki Airport?
Pukaki Airport has an IATA code of TWZ and an ICAO code of NZUK.
How long is the runway at Pukaki Airport?
Pukaki Airport's longest runway is about 1082 m (3550 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Pukaki Airport have?
Pukaki Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Pukaki Airport a major airport?
Pukaki Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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