Kaitaia Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Awanui, New Zealand. Its IATA code is KAT and its ICAO code is NZKT. The airport lies at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 4,600 ft (1,402 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAT
- ICAO code
- NZKT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 270 ft (82 m)
- Coordinates
- -35.0698, 173.2871
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,600 ft · 1,402 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,190 ft · 1,277 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kaitaia Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KKE Kerikeri Airport | Kerikeri, New Zealand | 61 km · 38 mi |
| WRE Whangarei Airport | Whangarei, New Zealand | 125 km · 78 mi |
| GBZ Great Barrier Aerodrome | Claris, New Zealand | 237 km · 147 mi |
| AKL Auckland International Airport | Auckland, New Zealand | 255 km · 158 mi |
| HLZ Hamilton International Airport | Hamilton, New Zealand | 361 km · 224 mi |
| TRG Tauranga Airport | Tauranga, New Zealand | 389 km · 242 mi |
| ROT Rotorua Regional Airport | Rotorua, New Zealand | 433 km · 269 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 445 km · 277 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,026 | 1,259 | 1,094 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,228 | 5,112 | 4,443 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,586 | 5,335 | 4,636 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,173 | 6,321 | 5,493 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,453 | 6,495 | 5,644 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,028 | 6,852 | 5,954 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,278 | 7,629 | 6,629 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,279 | 7,630 | 6,630 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,301 | 7,643 | 6,642 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,076 | 8,125 | 7,061 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,041 | 8,725 | 7,582 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,238 | 8,847 | 7,688 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,864 | 10,479 | 9,106 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 17,943 | 11,149 | 9,688 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,124 | 11,262 | 9,786 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,290 | 11,365 | 9,876 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | CHRISTCHURCH FIS | 127.100 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kaitaia Airport?
The IATA code of Kaitaia Airport is KAT and its ICAO code is NZKT.
Where is Kaitaia Airport located?
Kaitaia Airport is in Awanui, Northland Region, New Zealand, at -35.0698, 173.2871.
What time zone is Kaitaia Airport in?
Kaitaia Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kaitaia Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 4,600 ft (1,402 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kaitaia Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), about 61 km (38 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.