Richard Pearse Airport
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| Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) |
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| IATA: TIU – ICAO: NZTU | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Operator | Timaru District Council | ||
| Location | Timaru, New Zealand | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 89 ft / 27 m | ||
| Coordinates | |||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 02R/20L | 1280 | 4200 | Asphalt |
| 02L/20R | 1188 | 3898 | Grass |
| 11/29 | 1113 | 3652 | Grass |
| Sources: AIP [1] and DAFIF [2][3] | |||
Richard Pearse Airport (IATA: TIU, ICAO: NZTU), also known as Timaru Airport, is located in Timaru, New Zealand. The airport takes its name from the local pioneer aviator, Richard Pearse, who allegedly flew before the Wright Brothers. A small airport with an asphalt runway, it offers commercial flights to Wellington, Christchurch and on occasion Oamaru.
[edit] Airlines and destinations
- Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand operated by Eagle Airways (Wellington)
[edit] References
- ^ Charts for NZTU at AIP New Zealand.
- ^ Airport information for NZTU at World Aero Data. Source: DAFIF.
- ^ Airport information for TIU / NZTU at Great Circle Mapper. Source: AIP, CAA, DAFIF.
[edit] External links
- Richard Pearse Airport at Timaru District Council
- Richard Pearse Airport at WikiMapia
- Accident history for TIU / NZTU at Aviation Safety Network
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