Foxpine Aerodrome Explained

Foxpine Aerodrome
Icao:NZFP
Type:Private
Location:Foxton, New Zealand
Elevation-F:39
Elevation-M:12
R1-Number:09/27
R1-Length-F:3,130
R1-Length-M:954
R1-Surface:Grass

Foxpine Aerodrome (ICAO NZFP) is a small aerodrome located northwest and on the border of Foxton, New Zealand.[1] [2] The aerodrome has one grass runway with headings 9/27 and a length of about .[3] [4]

The aerodrome is situated on almost of land and is privately owned.[5] [6] The aerodrome was established in 1977 by Noel Oxnam, the owner of a family timber mill at Foxton. In 1978 he obtained an air service licence, under the name, Foxpine Air Charter, to operate an air charter and air taxi service from Foxton. In May 1986 the company commenced a scheduled service between Palmerston North and Wellington, the air service proved unviable and ceased operations twelve months later in May 1987.[7]

The aerodrome is owned by Foxpine Airfield Ltd, which the majority shareholders are Keven Roberts and John Whitehead.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foxpine Aerodrome Airport - NZFP - Airport Guide .
  2. Web site: Foxpine Aerodrome - New Zealand .
  3. Web site: Foxpine Aerodrome | NZFP | Pilot info | Foxton, New Zealand .
  4. Web site: Welcome to AIP New Zealand | AIP New Zealand .
  5. Web site: Stuff .
  6. Web site: Trainee pilot's last flight before full licence ends in tragedy . . 30 September 2019 .
  7. Web site: Kete Horowhenua .
  8. https://opencorporates.com/companies/nz/7389456/statements/share_parcel_object