Motueka Aerodrome is the airport serving Motueka, New Zealand, and is owned and managed by Tasman District Council.

The current runway is 729 metres long and 11 metres wide with an asphalt surface. This is an adequate length to operate Piper Navajo aircraft. The aerodrome has no control tower, but hangars and refuelling facilities are available.

Motueka Aerodrome

The following companies operate from Motueka Aerodrome: Blue Sky Microlight Motueka Aero Club Nelson Aviation College Skydive Abel Tasman Nelson Tasman Air

Motueka Aerodrome

The runway at Motueka Aerdrome is often used by the Nelson Drag Racing Association for drag racing events. In 1984, Motueka Air started scheduled passenger flights from Motueka to Wellington, New Zealand using a Piper Aztec aircraft. Within a couple of years, the Motueka Air network had grown to include Nelson, Wellington and Palmerston North using additional Piper Chieftains. In 1988, Motueka Air was renamed Air Nelson and relocated to Nelson Airport.

Motueka Aerodrome

Notes

External links

Tasman District Council Motueka Aerodrome

Motueka Aerodrome Management Plan

Top of the South Aviation Motueka Aerodrome

Airports in New Zealand

Geography of the Tasman District

Motueka

Transport in the Tasman District

Transport buildings and structures in the Tasman District