General aviation · Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°40′S 167°55′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZMF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi (NZMF/MFN) has one runway, 11/29, 2,598 ft (792 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZMF, 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
Milford Sound
Elevation
10 ft
Position
-44.6733, 167.9230
Runways · NZMF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,598 ft (792 m) | 69 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZMF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Milford Sound/Piopiotahi (NZMF / MFN) in Milford Sound, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZMF 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 NZMF
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 NZMF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZMF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZMF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZMF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZMF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZMF: 44° 40′ 24″ S 167° 55′ 23″ E; elevation 10 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Milford Sound
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Milford Sound. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZMF.
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Cargo Operations at NZMF
Support for freighter operations into NZMF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZMF sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZMF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Milford Sound/Piopiotahi — one desk for the whole trip.