Woodbourne Airport (NZWB)
Medium airport · Blenheim, Marlborough Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Woodbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZWB |
| IATA | BHE |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 41°31'6" E 173°52'12" -41.51830, 173.87000 |
| Location | Blenheim, Marlborough Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 4,675 ft (1425 m) | 197 ft | GRE | No |
| 06R/24L | 4,675 ft (1425 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 3,878 ft (1182 m) | 295 ft | GRE | No |
Woodbourne Airport at a glance
Woodbourne Airport is a medium airport in Blenheim, Marlborough Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as BHE. The field elevation of 109 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZWB 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 3 runways, the longest — 06L/24R — offers 4,675 ft (1425 m) of gre surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZWB 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 Woodbourne Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Airport | NZNS | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Wellington International Airport | NZWN | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Paraparaumu Airport | NZPP | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Hood Airport | NZMS | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Westport Airport | NZWS | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Woodbourne Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 109 ft field elevation of Woodbourne 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 Woodbourne Airport
What is the ICAO code of Woodbourne Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Woodbourne Airport is NZWB, and its IATA code is BHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Woodbourne Airport above sea level?
Woodbourne Airport sits at an elevation of 109 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Woodbourne Airport located?
The airport lies at -41.5183, 173.8700 — in Blenheim, Marlborough Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nelson Airport, about 59 km away.
Does NZWB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZWB 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 Woodbourne Airport?
Woodbourne Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 4,675 ft (1425 m) with a GRE surface.