Regional airport · Blenheim, New Zealand
Marlborough Blenheim (Woodbourne)
- Elevation
- 109 ft
- Coordinates
- 41°31′S 173°52′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZWB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Marlborough Blenheim (Woodbourne) (NZWB/BHE) has 3 runways; the longest, 06L/24R, is 4,675 ft (1,425 m) of graded earth. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZWB, 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
Blenheim
Elevation
109 ft
Position
-41.5183, 173.8700
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · NZWB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) | 197 ft | graded earth | — |
| 06R/24L | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 3,878 ft (1,182 m) | 295 ft | graded earth | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZWB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Marlborough Blenheim (Woodbourne) (NZWB / BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZWB 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 NZWB
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 NZWB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZWB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at NZWB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZWB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZWB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZWB: 41° 31′ 6″ S 173° 52′ 12″ E; elevation 109 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Blenheim
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Blenheim. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZWB.
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Cargo Operations at NZWB
Support for freighter operations into NZWB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZWB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZWB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Marlborough Blenheim (Woodbourne) — one desk for the whole trip.