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Great Barrier Aerodrome

Claris, New Zealand

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NZGB

Elevation

20 ft

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Location

Claris · AUK · New Zealand

Position

-36.241°, 175.472° · 20 ft elev.

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Gateway to Great Barrier Island's remote wilderness.

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Claris, New Zealand

Great Barrier Aerodrome, coded GBZ/NZGB, is a small regional airport located at Claris on Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island), approximately 90 kilometres northeast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. It serves as the primary air link connecting this remote island community to the mainland. The aerodrome handles light aircraft and small turboprop services, catering to both residents and tourists visiting the island's national park, beaches, and outdoor recreation areas. It plays a vital role in the island's connectivity, given that sea transport is the only alternative. Great Barrier Island is one of New Zealand's more remote inhabited islands, and the aerodrome is essential for medical evacuations, freight, and passenger travel. Fly My Sky and similar small carriers operate scheduled services, primarily linking the island with Auckland.

Terminals

The aerodrome has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional traffic with basic passenger facilities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport on the island is limited to private vehicles, taxis, and rental cars, with no public bus service connecting the aerodrome to other parts of Great Barrier Island.

Airlines here

Fly My Sky operates scheduled services between Great Barrier Aerodrome and Auckland, with other small charter operators also serving the route.

Notable facts

›Great Barrier Island (Aotea) is approximately 90 km northeast of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf.
›The aerodrome is the principal point of entry for air travellers to Great Barrier Island.
›The island has no mains electricity or reticulated water supply, reflecting its remote character.
›Flight time from Auckland to Great Barrier Aerodrome is approximately 30 minutes.
›The aerodrome supports critical medical evacuation flights given the island's isolation.

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Great Barrier Aerodrome is the major airfield on Great Barrier Island. It is a small, non-towered aerodrome at Claris on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf off the North Island of New Zealand. Fuel is not available.

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Great Barrier Aerodrome

Airport in Claris, Great Barrier Island

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