Regional airport · Palmerston North, New Zealand
Ohakea AB
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°12′S 175°23′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZOH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ohakea AB (NZOH/OHA) has 3 runways; the longest, 09/27, is 8,028 ft (2,447 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZOH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Country
New Zealand
NZ
Municipality
Bulls
Elevation
164 ft
Position
-40.2060, 175.3880
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · NZOH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,028 ft (2,447 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 15/33 | 6,998 ft (2,133 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09L/27R | 1,887 ft (575 m) | 89 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZOH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ohakea AB (NZOH / OHA) in Palmerston North, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZOH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NZOH
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 NZOH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZOH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZOH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZOH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZOH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZOH: 40° 12′ 22″ S 175° 23′ 17″ E; elevation 164 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Palmerston North
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Palmerston North. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZOH.
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Cargo Operations at NZOH
Support for freighter operations into NZOH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZOH sits in the network
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Operating into NZOH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ohakea AB — one desk for the whole trip.