Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · New Zealand

NZKTKAT

Kaitaia Airport

Awanui, New Zealand

ICAO

NZKT

IATA

KAT

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

270 ft

Country

New Zealand

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at NZKT

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kaitaia Airport (NZKT / KAT) in Awanui, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

NZKT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at NZKT

Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZKT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Kaitaia Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 1.

Jet A1 Fuel at NZKT

Fuel on record at Kaitaia Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZKT

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for NZKT: 35° 4′ 12″ S 173° 17′ 13″ E; elevation 270 ft; local time UTC+12.

Crew & Passenger Services in Awanui

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Awanui.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZKT.

Cargo Operations at NZKT

Support for freighter operations into NZKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Kaitaia Airport

Latitude
35° 4′ 12″ S
Longitude
173° 17′ 13″ E
ICAO code
NZKT
IATA code
KAT
Municipality
Awanui
Timezone
UTC+12
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 1
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To KAT?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NZKT.

Submit flight inquiry for NZKT

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – NZKT

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Kaitaia Airport?

The ICAO code is NZKT and the IATA code is KAT.

Is Jet A1 available at NZKT?

Yes. Fuel on record at Kaitaia Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at NZKT?

Kaitaia Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 1.

What time zone does NZKT operate in?

Kaitaia Airport operates on UTC+12.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for NZKT?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NZKT.