Rangiora Airfield (NZRT) is located 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) west-north-west of Rangiora township, north of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is managed by the Waimakariri District Council. It is the base of startup airline Electric Air. The company operates ZK-EAL, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro from the airfield.
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Coordinates | 43.2892°S 172.5413°E / -43.2892; 172.5413 |
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It has three grass runways. The main, 950-metre (3,120-foot) long capable of handling aircraft up to DC-3 size. The runways are unlit, and users are asked to take care when approaching.
There are 40 private hangars located on the airfield site as this is a recreational facility. Users ask that the public respect private property on the field.
Jet A1 and AvGas are available with the use of a 'Swipe Card'.
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