North Shore Aerodrome

North Shore Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: NZNE), also called North Shore Airport and Dairy Flat Airfield, is a small, uncontrolled aerodrome located 2 nmi (3.7 km) south southwest of Silverdale, near Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.

North Shore Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorNorth Shore Aero Club (Inc)
ServesAuckland
LocationDairy Flat
Elevation AMSL212 ft / 65 m
Coordinates36°39′24″S 174°39′19″E
Websitehttp://www.northshoreairport.co.nz
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
03/21 2,595 791 Concrete
09/27 1,837 560 Gravel

Operational information
  • Lighting (pilot activated)
  • Curfew 2200 to 0700 HR local.
  • Jet A1/Avgas 100, Swipecard

The aerodrome is operated by North Shore Aero Club (Inc), which is a member of the Royal New Zealand Aero Club.

Airlines and destinations
AirlinesDestinations
Barrier Air Claris[1]
Fly My Sky Claris

Past operators of regular services through North Shore Airport were the North Shore Aero Club, NZ Air Services and Great Barrier Airlines, all operating to Great Barrier Island; Salt Air, operating to Whangarei and Kerikeri; FlightHauraki, operating to Whangarei, Kerikeri and Great Barrier Island; North Shore Air, operating to Tauranga and Kerikeri; FlyStark operating to Whitianga; and Sunair operating to Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga. .

North Shore Aero Club

The North Shore Aero Club (NSAC) was founded in 1967, although flying occurred at the site before this. Previously the club's primary trainer was the Cessna 152. currently is it the Robin R2120. The club has three of the R2160 variety, this aircraft comes with a 160 hp engine and a larger rudder. These aircraft can be used for aerobatics. They also have three Cessna 172's, one with IFR capacity. The clubs twin engine aircraft is the Beechcraft Duchess. This aircraft is the MEIR The club has Tecnam P2008 as the microlight trainer in addition to the Piper PA28 Cherokee. The current CFI (chief flight instructor) is Daryl Gillett.

See also

References
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