Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS): Codes, Runways & Location
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (IATA: SZS · ICAO: NZRC) is a small airport serving Oban, New Zealand. It lies at 46.8997° S, 168.1010° E, 62 ft (19 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ryan's Creek Aerodrome
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Oban in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code SZS and the ICAO code NZRC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 800 m (2625 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 62 ft (19 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Invercargill Airport (IVC) about 57 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 ≈ 800 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan's Creek Aerodrome
Where is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome located?
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome is located in Oban, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 46.8997° S, 168.1010° E.
What is the airport code for Ryan's Creek Aerodrome?
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome has an IATA code of SZS and an ICAO code of NZRC.
How long is the runway at Ryan's Creek Aerodrome?
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome's longest runway is about 800 m (2625 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Ryan's Creek Aerodrome have?
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome a major airport?
Ryan's Creek Aerodrome is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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