Have your own aircraft? We always welcome visitors….
The Lake Tekapo Airport is privately owned and operated by Air Safaris.
Air Safaris began construction of the current airport in the mid 1970’s and has spent well over 50 years developing and upgrading facilities.
The airport is manned 7 days a week during normal business hours.
It is widely used by private & commercial pilots. We do ask that you contact us before your arrival and get a briefing on the airfield and its operations from a company pilot current with the area. Some limitations are imposed in the winter months when snow and ice can limit accessibility.
All commercial flights require prior approval and arrangement with Air Safaris.
The airfield is also available by prior arrangement for other commercial activity such as filming, research projects etc. We can offer considerable support and have plenty of space for short or long term projects. Access is direct off State Highway 8, 4km south of the Lake Tekapo Township.
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The Lake Tekapo Airport is situated within the Mt Cook Area MBZ and the frequency is 118.6.
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Caution the the Mackenzie heliport (NZTP) is located 1.5NM to the southwest of the airport.
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The MBZ frequency can be quite busy and covers a large mountainous area both sides of the Main Divide. As a result most calls are heard by traffic at high level and it is important to keep calls clear and concise so as to minimise the disturbance to other aircraft.
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Air Safaris aircraft will often keep to a schedule so where safe to do so please give way to these aircraft.
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If safe to do so please join the airport overhead.
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There is a 1.40 slope on the runway, downward on 11 and upwards on 29.
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Wires run parallel to the highway northwest of the airport. Pilots should be aware of these both after take off on 29 and when landing on 11.
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Make an early go around decision if unhappy with the approach.
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The strip is quite narrow so keep it straight.
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We have runway lights either side of the runway so please use turnaround bays at either end.
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Talk to ground staff to ensure you know where to park.
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GOFuel is the only fuel provider at the airport, it requires you to have a 4 digit pin on your fuel card.
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Lake Tekapo Airport is NZ’s highest registered airport at 2496ft so please be aware their may be some performance issues with your aircraft.
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Use full length of the runway for either takeoff 11 or 29.
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Landing fees apply.
