Dargaville Aerodrome

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}

{{Use New Zealand English|date=May 2013}}

{{more footnotes needed|date=April 2021}}

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| IATA = DGR

| ICAO = NZDA

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| operator = Dargaville Aero Club

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| location = Dargaville

| elevation-f = 6

| elevation-m = 1.9

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| r1-number = 04/22

| r1-length-f = 3,280

| r1-length-m = 1,000

| r1-surface = Rolled limestone

| r2-number = 04/22

| r2-length-f = 2,952

| r2-length-m = 900

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File:NZDAairfield.jpgDargaville Aerodrome {{Airport codes|DGR|NZDA}}{{cite web |title=Dargaville Aerodrome |url=https://metar-taf.com/airport/NZDA-dargaville-aerodrome |website=Metar & Taf}} is a small airport located 1 Nautical Mile (1.9 km) southeast of Dargaville township in Northland, New Zealand.

The airfield has an active aero club that provides training in advanced microlights, and has a regular 'fly-in' lunch every Saturday which attracts aviators from New Zealand's North island.

It is a base for topdressing aircraft working the surrounding area, and has Avgas available with a "Z" swipecard.

Other airfields near to Dargaville are Ruawai Aerodrome, Whangarei Airport, Waro Airstrip, Kaikohe Airport and Waitotehoanga Airstrip.

Operational Information

  • Airfield Elevation: 6 ft AMSL
  • Runway 04/22 – 1000 x 12 metres rolled limestone
  • Runway 04/22 – 931 x 11 metres grass
  • Runway Strength – 02/20: ESWL 2500
  • No runway lighting available
  • Circuit:
  • Runways 04 – Right Hand
  • Runways 22 – Left Hand

Sources

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  • NZAIP Volume 4 AD
  • [http://www.aip.net.nz/pdf/NZDA.pdf New Zealand AIP (PDF)]
  • Dargaville Aero Club web site [http://dargavilleac.weebly.com/]

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Category:Kaipara District

Category:Airports in New Zealand

Category:Transport in the Northland Region

Category:Dargaville

Category:Transport buildings and structures in the Northland Region

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