Flight Simulator Flights at NZHK Hokitika

Hokitika Airfield sits on the Tasman coast of New Zealand's South Island, serving the West Coast town of Hokitika at an elevation of 128 feet. It offers two sealed, lit runways and operates with an aerodrome flight information service, making it a straightforward but characterful destination for VFR pilots exploring the West Coast.

Overview

Hokitika Airfield is a public aerodrome located at Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is a modest but well-equipped field, notable to visiting pilots for its two sealed, lit runway pairs and its role as the principal air link for the Hokitika district.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies at Hokitika, in the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island, at coordinates 42.7136 S, 170.985 E. Air traffic information for the area is provided by Christchurch Flight Information Service.

Runways

Hokitika Airfield has two paved (hard-surfaced) runway pairs, both lit. Runway 03/21 measures approximately 4,036 to 4,047 feet in length, and runway 12/30 measures approximately 3,849 feet. Neither runway is equipped with an ILS.

Radio & Navigation

The field is served by an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) on 118.5 MHz. The common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) is 119.1 MHz, with overarching flight information provided by Christchurch FIS.

The Airfield Today

Hokitika Airfield continues to operate as a public aerodrome with an aerodrome flight information service on 118.5 MHz and a CTAF of 119.1 MHz.