Hokitika Airfield (NZHK)
Medium airport · West Coast Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Hokitika Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZHK |
| IATA | HKK |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 42°42'49" E 170°59'6" -42.71360, 170.98500 |
| Location | West Coast Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,311 ft (1314 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,858 ft (1176 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Hokitika Airfield at a glance
Hokitika Airfield is a medium airport in West Coast Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as HKK. The field elevation of 146 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZHK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 4,311 ft (1314 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZHK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Hokitika Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Airport | NZWS | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Mount Cook Airport | NZMC | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Glentanner Airport | NZGT | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Christchurch International Airport | NZCH | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Timaru Airport | NZTU | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hokitika Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 146 ft field elevation of Hokitika Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for New Zealand — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Hokitika Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Hokitika Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Hokitika Airfield is NZHK, and its IATA code is HKK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hokitika Airfield above sea level?
Hokitika Airfield sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hokitika Airfield located?
The airport lies at -42.7136, 170.9850 — in West Coast Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Westport Airport, about 119 km away.
Does NZHK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZHK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Hokitika Airfield?
Hokitika Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,311 ft (1314 m) with a ASP surface.