Dargaville Aerodrome Explained

Dargaville Aerodrome
Iata:DGR
Icao:NZDA
Type:Public
Operator:Dargaville Aero Club
Location:Dargaville
Elevation-F:6
Elevation-M:1.9
R1-Number:04/22
R1-Length-F:3,280
R1-Length-M:1,000
R1-Surface:Rolled limestone
R2-Number:04/22
R2-Length-F:2,952
R2-Length-M:900
R2-Surface:Grass

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

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dargaville Aerodrome . Metar & Taf.