General aviation · Waiau, New Zealand
Franz Josef/Waiau
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°22′S 170°08′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
NZFJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Franz Josef/Waiau (NZFJ/WHO) has one runway, 10/28, 2,628 ft (801 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZFJ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Country
New Zealand
NZ
Municipality
Franz Josef
Elevation
240 ft
Position
-43.3631, 170.1340
Runways · NZFJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,628 ft (801 m) | 30 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZFJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Franz Josef/Waiau (NZFJ / WHO) in Waiau, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZFJ is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NZFJ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – New Zealand
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of New Zealand. Applicable permit lead times for New Zealand are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Zealand are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NZFJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZFJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZFJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZFJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZFJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZFJ: 43° 21′ 47″ S 170° 8′ 2″ E; elevation 240 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Waiau
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Waiau. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZFJ.
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Cargo Operations at NZFJ
Support for freighter operations into NZFJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZFJ sits in the network
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Operating into NZFJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Franz Josef/Waiau — one desk for the whole trip.