Regional airport · Twizel, New Zealand
Pukaki
- Elevation
- 1,575 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°14′S 170°07′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZUK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pukaki (NZUK/TWZ) has one runway, 15/33, 3,550 ft (1,082 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZUK, 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
Twitzel
Elevation
1,575 ft
Position
-44.2350, 170.1180
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · NZUK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) | 51 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZUK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pukaki (NZUK / TWZ) in Twizel, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZUK 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 NZUK
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 NZUK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZUK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZUK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZUK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZUK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZUK: 44° 14′ 6″ S 170° 7′ 5″ E; elevation 1575 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Twizel
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Twizel. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZUK.
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Cargo Operations at NZUK
Support for freighter operations into NZUK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZUK sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZUK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pukaki — one desk for the whole trip.