RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA): Codes, Runways & Location
RNZAF Base Ohakea (IATA: OHA · ICAO: NZOH) is a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It lies at 40.2060° S, 175.3880° E, 164 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of RNZAF Base Ohakea
RNZAF Base Ohakea is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code OHA and the ICAO code NZOH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RNZAF Base Ohakea has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2447 m (8028 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 164 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Palmerston North Airport (PMR) about 23 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 ≈ 2,447 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RNZAF Base Ohakea
Where is RNZAF Base Ohakea located?
RNZAF Base Ohakea is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 40.2060° S, 175.3880° E.
What is the airport code for RNZAF Base Ohakea?
RNZAF Base Ohakea has an IATA code of OHA and an ICAO code of NZOH.
How long is the runway at RNZAF Base Ohakea?
RNZAF Base Ohakea's longest runway is about 2447 m (8028 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RNZAF Base Ohakea have?
RNZAF Base Ohakea has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is RNZAF Base Ohakea a major airport?
RNZAF Base Ohakea is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for RNZAF Base Ohakea are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →