Motueka aerodrome

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The current runway is 729 metres long and 11 metres wide, asphalt-surfaced.

A number of businesses operate from Motueka Aerodrome.

Skydive Abel Tasman
Motueka Aero Club
Nelson Aviation College

A number of hangars and fuel facilities are available.

This map shows the circuit pattern/standard flight path for all planes at Motueka aerodrome. A circuit pattern is used to position aircraft during take-off and landing to minimise the risk of collision. The rectangular markings on the map are indicative only and provided to help residents understand the expected flight paths of aircraft using the aerodrome.

Read more about the procedures to adhere to when using the Motueka aerodrome.

Flight Restriction Zones Motueka Aerodrome (pdf 1.4 MB)

Council has a policy on where you can and can't fly drones, model aircraft and other unmanned aircraft over Council land. Included in this policy is information regarding the flight restriction zones around Motueka Aerodrome.

Flying Drones and Other Unmanned Aircraft Over Council Land

The Motueka Aerodrome Management Plan aims to co-ordinate the aerodrome's use, operations, maintenance and developments, in cooperation with the aerodrome operators.

The plan includes:

Governance and management
Advisory group
Operations and Safety Committee
Emergency Plan, and
Development Plan.

The Emergency Plan is included within the Management Plan, which was last reviewed in 2021.

Motueka aerodrome's memorandum of understanding outlines best practice for aviators operating from the aerodrome.

If there is an emergency, accident, or incident at the Aerodrome:

Call 111 immediately and provide full details to Emergency Services.
After you have finished the call with Emergency Services, call Council on 03 543 8400.
Ask to speak with the On‑Call Enterprise Officer and advise them of the situation.

For any general queries please email the Enterprise Portfolio Team.

Motueka and Tākaka Aerodromes	Charges from 1 July 2026 incl. GST
Fees and charges set in accordance with S12 LGA For general aviation user landing charges: Recreational user landing charges capped at $17 per day. A final stop (or if no final stop, then the first touch and go) for any registered aircraft for each 60-minute period, is charged as a landing fee. Unpaid landings will be invoiced and will incur an administration charge of $150 per invoice. No Cash payments are allowed. Any non-prepaid landings will be invoiced on a monthly basis to the registered owner of the aircraft. If unpaid after three months debt will be passed to debt collection agency - additional collection charges to apply. Long-term parking agreements will be negotiated individually with commercial operators. Hangar application fees are non-refundable. Hangar Application fees will credit against future rental for any hangar that progresses. The charges may be varied by the Strategic Planning & Enterprise Manager where special circumstances exist.
Single Aircraft movement – applies to everyone not covered by a User Agreement	$17.00 Per aircraft movement (or/day for recreational users)
Hangar Application fee (this will be credited against rental accounts once completion of Hangar(s)	$2,000.00 Per application
Regular recreational user landing charges (via annual invoice):
Single User Aircraft (per annum)	$425.00/aircraft Per annum

If you have any queries about invoicing or landing charges, please email [email protected]

Motueka aerodrome

Aerodrome details

Indicative flight paths

Drone restrictions

Motueka aerodrome plan and memorandum of understanding

Aerodrome contact