Woodbourne Airport
Woodbourne Airport (NZWB/BHE) serves Blenheim, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L). Field elevation is 109 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZWB
- Name: Woodbourne Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -41.518299
- Longitude: 173.869995
- Elevation: 109 ft
- Country: New Zealand
- Municipality: Blenheim
- IATA Code: BHE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06L/24R
- Designation: 06L/24R
- Dimensions: 1425x60m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06R/24L
- Designation: 06R/24L
- Dimensions: 1425x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 1182x90m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.800, 122.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
- ATIS: 126.050 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NZD 8-10/tonne
- Parking Fee: NZD 5-7/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: NZD
- Remarks: Blenheim Woodbourne Airport. Marlborough region, South Island. Wine country (Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc). RNZAF Base Woodbourne co-located. Council-owned. GST (15%) applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Z Energy. RNZAF base co-location ensures fuel supply.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. RNZAF Base Woodbourne co-located.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Sheltered Wairau Valley location; generally good weather. Military traffic in area. Runway 1420m. Noise abatement procedures.
Airport Services
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New Zealand Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
- Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.
Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZWB?
- The tower frequency at Woodbourne Airport is 122.8, 122.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZWB?
- Woodbourne Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZWB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Woodbourne Airport (New Zealand).