General aviation · Oban, New Zealand
Ryan's Creek/Stewart Island/Rakiura
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Coordinates
- 46°54′S 168°06′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZRC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ryan's Creek/Stewart Island/Rakiura (NZRC/SZS) has one runway, 04/22, 2,625 ft (800 m) long. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZRC, 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
Oban
Elevation
62 ft
Position
-46.8997, 168.1010
Runways · NZRC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 52 ft | — | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZRC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ryan's Creek/Stewart Island/Rakiura (NZRC / SZS) in Oban, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZRC 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 NZRC
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at NZRC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZRC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at NZRC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZRC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZRC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZRC: 46° 53′ 59″ S 168° 6′ 4″ E; elevation 62 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Oban
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Oban. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZRC.
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Cargo Operations at NZRC
Support for freighter operations into NZRC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZRC sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZRC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ryan's Creek/Stewart Island/Rakiura — one desk for the whole trip.