Pukaki Airport (NZUK)
Medium airport · Twitzel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Pukaki Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZUK |
| IATA | TWZ |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 44°14'6" E 170°7'5" -44.23500, 170.11800 |
| Location | Twitzel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,550 ft (1082 m) | 51 ft | ASP | No |
Pukaki Airport at a glance
Pukaki Airport is a medium airport in Twitzel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as TWZ. The field elevation of 1,575 ft (480 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZUK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,550 ft (1082 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZUK 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 Pukaki Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glentanner Airport | NZGT | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Mount Cook Airport | NZMC | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Wanaka Airport | NZWF | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Timaru Airport | NZTU | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Oamaru Airport | NZOU | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pukaki Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,575 ft field elevation of Pukaki 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 Pukaki Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pukaki Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pukaki Airport is NZUK, and its IATA code is TWZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pukaki Airport above sea level?
Pukaki Airport sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pukaki Airport located?
The airport lies at -44.2350, 170.1180 — in Twitzel, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glentanner Airport, about 37 km away.
Does NZUK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZUK 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 Pukaki Airport?
Pukaki Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,550 ft (1082 m) with a ASP surface.