Omaka Aerodrome Explained

Omaka Aerodrome
Type:Privately owned, Public Use
Icao:NZOM
Operator:Marlborough Aero Club
Elevation-F:100
Elevation-M:30
Coordinates:-41.54°N 173.9219°W
Pushpin Map:New Zealand Marlborough
Pushpin Label:NZOM
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of aerodrome in Marlborough
R1-Number:01/19
R1-Length-F:3,290
R1-Length-M:1,003
R1-Surface:Grass
R2-Number:07/25
R2-Length-F:2,266
R2-Length-M:691
R2-Surface:Grass
R3-Number:12/30
R3-Length-F:3,277
R3-Length-M:999
R3-Surface:Grass

Omaka Aerodrome is a private airfield located southwest of Blenheim, New Zealand. It owned by the Marlborough Aero Club and used solely by general aviation.

It houses the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, established in 2006, which displays many vintage aircraft.

Since 2001, the Classic Fighters biennial airshow has taken place at Omaka. It is held on the Easter weekend of odd-numbered years. Each show is based on a different theme and typically includes mock air battles and other displays.

On 21 October 2023, a gyrocopter crashed in the Omaka Airfield, killing its only occupant.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ham . Katie . 21 October 2023 . One person dead in light aircraft crash in Blenheim . 21 October 2023 . Stuff . en.