General Information
GPS Coordinates
S 37 44 42 E 175 09 31*
Elevation
115’ ft
Runway
05 / 23 is 983m long
Availability
Available for general use and private operations. Pilot to determine suitability for operation. Refer to current NZAIP and NOTAMs under Te Kowhai Aerodrome and NZTE prior to operating at this Aerodrome.
Circuit and Operations
RWY 05- Right HandRWY 23 – Left HandRADIO FREQ: 123.75 MHz Black Sands CFZ
Aircraft Parking
Visitor parking on the grass adjacent to the BP Fuel Pump.
fuelling
BP Avgas Available.
Aircraft must vacate the refuelling area when fuelling is complete.
Airspace
Lower level of Hamilton controlled airspace over the aerodrome is 2500ft.
Facilities
Pilot’s Flight Office, Internet, Guest Wifi, Visitors Lounge, Tea/coffee, Toilets, Hot Shower, Rental car (for bookings phone 027 666 6637).
Be co-operative and respect other Aerodrome users. Should any problems arise of a general nature please discuss these directly with other Aerodrome users.
If you have any concerns of an operational nature or any safety related issues please email your concerns to Safety Working Group at safety@nzte.net.nz.
Airspace
Lower level of Hamilton controlled airspace over the aerodrome is 2500ft.
Aircraft Washing
Water hose is located beside the fuel pump and washing is to take place on the grass. Please do not wash detergents into the drains on the concrete as it will affect the underground separation tanks.
Car Parking and Vehicles
Pilots and visitors please park in the car park areas provided and walk to your hangar unless you intend to park your vehicle in your own personal Hangar. Do not leave or park cars outside another persons Hangar. Visitors vehicles must not enter or drive on any operational or restricted areas of the Aerodrome.
Safety Working Group
The Safety Working Group members include a representative from each type of Aerodrome user. This group meets as required to discuss any areas of concern or incidents or other matters that may arise. All operational and safety concerns will be reviewed by the Safety Working Group and any recommendations made to NZTE Operations management for consideration. To ensure integrity of the reporting system all information submitted must contain your full name and contact details in email or written form.
Walking on the operational restricted areas
Access to the operational areas is restricted to the holders of an aviation document, license or certificate. Any other personnel must be under their direct supervision.our content...
Use Of Hangars
Hangar doors must not be left open without a person in attendance. Aircraft removed from shared hangars must be returned to the hangar unless the owner is present.
Departures
To avoid congestion complete all engine run-up and before take-off checklists prior to entering the active runway. Do not hold on the runway unless required for operational reasons.
Circuit and Arrival
Refer to the NZTE AIPNZ for operating restrictions and cautions. Do not overfly the retirement village. Circuit direction is non-standard. All circuits are to the south.
Radio Calls
AIMM System in operation. Ensure all radio transmissions are clear and unambiguous. Report your position accurately when arriving and follow the NZTE AIPNZ radio procedures to transmit joining instructions at least 3nm from the Aerodrome.
