RNZAF Base Ohakea (NZOH)
Medium airport · Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | RNZAF Base Ohakea |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZOH |
| IATA | OHA |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°12'22" E 175°23'17" -40.20600, 175.38800 |
| Location | Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,028 ft (2447 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 1,887 ft (575 m) | 89 ft | GRS | No |
| 15/33 | 6,998 ft (2133 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
RNZAF Base Ohakea at a glance
RNZAF Base Ohakea is a medium airport in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as OHA. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZOH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 8,028 ft (2447 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZOH 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 RNZAF Base Ohakea
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North Airport | NZPM | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Wanganui Airport | NZWU | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Paraparaumu Airport | NZPP | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Hood Airport | NZMS | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Wellington International Airport | NZWN | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RNZAF Base Ohakea
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of RNZAF Base Ohakea 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 RNZAF Base Ohakea
What is the ICAO code of RNZAF Base Ohakea?
The ICAO identifier of RNZAF Base Ohakea is NZOH, and its IATA code is OHA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RNZAF Base Ohakea above sea level?
RNZAF Base Ohakea sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RNZAF Base Ohakea located?
The airport lies at -40.2060, 175.3880 — in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palmerston North Airport, about 23 km away.
Does NZOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZOH 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 RNZAF Base Ohakea?
RNZAF Base Ohakea has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,028 ft (2447 m) with a ASP surface.