Lake Tekapo Airport

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Lake Tekapo Airport

Lake Tekapo Airport (IATA: N/A, ICAO: NZTL) is a Non-Certificated Airport 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) west of Lake Tekapo township in the Mackenzie District of the South Island in New Zealand. The airport was constructed by Air Safaris in 1974 for scenic charter flights over the Southern Alps. The Lake Tekapo Airport is privately operated by Air Safaris.

Movements restricted to paved areas. Non-standard RWY markings for Air Safaris reference and use only.

The airfield is also available by prior arrangement for other commercial activity such as filming, research projects etc. Access is direct off State Highway 8, 4 km south of the Lake Tekapo Township.

The airport resides at an elevation of 2,496 ft (760 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 11/29 with Bitumen surface measuring 3,116 feet (950 m) in length.