Airport code
KAT — Kaitaia Airport
KAT is the IATA code for Kaitaia Airport, an airport serving Awanui, New Zealand. Its ICAO code is NZKT, and it operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -35.0700, 173.2850 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).
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About Kaitaia Airport
Kaitaia Airport is an airport located 5km Northeast of Kaitaia, in the Far North District of New Zealand. The land the airport is situated on is owned by Crown and leased to the Far North District Council (FNDC), who contracts Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) to manage the aerodrome.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KAT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NZKT |
| Airport name | Kaitaia Airport |
| City | Awanui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -35.0700 |
| Longitude | 173.2850 |
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kaitaia Airport?
The IATA code for Kaitaia Airport is KAT.
What is the ICAO code for Kaitaia Airport?
The ICAO code for Kaitaia Airport is NZKT.
Where is KAT airport located?
Kaitaia Airport (KAT) is located in Awanui, New Zealand.
What time zone is KAT in?
Kaitaia Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to KAT?
The nearest airport to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) in Kerikeri, about 61 km away.
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