Oamaru Airport (NZOU)
Medium airport · Otago Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Oamaru Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZOU |
| IATA | OAM |
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 44°58'12" E 171°4'55" -44.97000, 171.08200 |
| Location | Otago Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,775 ft (846 m) | 164 ft | GRE | No |
| 11/29 | 3,107 ft (947 m) | 164 ft | GRE | No |
| 18/36 | 4,210 ft (1283 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oamaru Airport at a glance
Oamaru Airport is a medium airport in Otago Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as OAM. The field elevation of 99 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZOU 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 — 18/36 — offers 4,210 ft (1283 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZOU 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 Oamaru Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timaru Airport | NZTU | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Pukaki Airport | NZUK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Dunedin International Airport | NZDN | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | NZLX | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Glentanner Airport | NZGT | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oamaru Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 99 ft field elevation of Oamaru Airport 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 Oamaru Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oamaru Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oamaru Airport is NZOU, and its IATA code is OAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oamaru Airport above sea level?
Oamaru Airport sits at an elevation of 99 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oamaru Airport located?
The airport lies at -44.9700, 171.0820 — in Otago Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Timaru Airport, about 75 km away.
Does NZOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZOU 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 Oamaru Airport?
Oamaru Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,210 ft (1283 m) with a ASP surface.