The current runway is 729 metres long and 11 metres wide, asphalt-surfaced.
A number of businesses operate from Motueka Aerodrome.
A number of hangars and fuel facilities are available.
This map shows the circuit pattern/standard flight path for all planes at Motueka aerodrome. A circuit pattern is used to position aircraft during take-off and landing to minimise the risk of collision. The rectangular markings on the map are indicative only and provided to help residents understand the expected flight paths of aircraft using the aerodrome.
Read more about the procedures to adhere to when using the Motueka aerodrome.
Flight Restriction Zones Motueka Aerodrome (pdf, 1.4 MB)
Council has a policy on where you can and can't fly drones, model aircraft and other unmanned aircraft over Council land. Included in this policy is information regarding the flight restriction zones around Motueka Aerodrome.
The Motueka Aerodrome Advisory Group works with Council in the development and management of the aerodrome.
It is not a decision-making group but provides feedback and makes recommendations to the Council on Motueka aerodrome related matters.
This committee meets regularly to discuss issues and recommend actions regarding flight operations and safety to the Council.
The Motueka Aerodrome Management Plan aims to co-ordinate the aerodrome's use, operations, maintenance and developments, in cooperation with the aerodrome operators.
The plan includes:
The Emergency Plan included within the Management Plan was current as at the date the Management Plan was reviewed. For the most current version of the Emergency Plan please click the seperate link below.
Motueka aerodrome's memorandum of understanding outlines best practice for aviators operating from the aerodrome.
If you need to contact the aerodrome operator email Property Services Manager Mark Johannsen
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Charges from 1 July 2020 including GST |
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Notes: For general aviation user landing charges: Every landing incurs a landing charge The first touch and go in a set of touch and go’s incurs a landing charge There is a maximum gap of 15 minutes between touch and go’s in a set Touch and go’s that are more than 15 minutes apart incur another landing charge Unpaid landings will be invoiced and will incur an additional administration charge of $25 per aircraft per month For regular user landing charges: New users during the year will be invoiced pro-rata for the period to the end of June 2020 The charges may be varied by the Chief Executive Officer where special circumstances exist
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General aviation user landing charges (via honesty box or bank transfer): |
Per landing |
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Aircraft type: |
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All aircraft |
$10.00 |
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Regular recreational user landing charges (via annual invoice): |
Per annum |
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Single User Aircraft |
$200.00/aircraft |
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Single User Additional Aircraft |
$100.00/aircraft |
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Single User Additional Aerodrome (Add Takaka or Motueka Aerodrome) |
$100.00/aircraft |
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Multiple User / Club Aircraft |
$600.00/aircraft |
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Multiple User / Club Additional Aerodrome (Add Takaka or Motueka Aerodrome) |
$200.00/aircraft |
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Regular commercial user landing charges (via annual invoice): |
Per annum |
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Aircraft type: |
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All Aircraft |
$1200.00/aircraft |
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Commercial User Additional Aerodrome (Add Takaka or Motueka Aerodrome) |
$300.00/aircraft |
