Dargaville Aerodrome

Dargaville Aerodrome (IATA: DGR, ICAO: NZDA)^[1] is a small airport located 1 Nautical Mile (1.9 km) southeast of Dargaville township in Northland, New Zealand.

Dargaville Aerodrome
IATA: DGR ICAO: NZDA
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Dargaville Aero Club
Location	Dargaville
Elevation AMSL	6 ft / 1.9 m
Coordinates	35°56′23″S 173°53′37″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 04/22 3,280 1,000 Rolled limestone 04/22 2,952 900 Grass

Dargaville Airfield from the East

The airfield has an active aero club that provides training in advanced microlights, and has a regular 'fly-in' lunch every Saturday which attracts aviators from New Zealand's North island.

It is a base for topdressing aircraft working the surrounding area, and has Avgas available with a "Z" swipecard.

Other airfields near to Dargaville are Ruawai Aerodrome, Whangarei Airport, Waro Airstrip, Kaikohe Airport and Waitotehoanga Airstrip.^[1]

Operational Information

• Airfield Elevation: 6 ft AMSL
• Runway 04/22 – 1000 x 12 metres rolled limestone
• Runway 04/22 – 931 x 11 metres grass
• Runway Strength – 02/20: ESWL 2500
• No runway lighting available
• Circuit:
  • Runways 04 – Right Hand
  • Runways 22 – Left Hand