Balclutha Aerodrome is a small airport 0.5 Nautical Miles (1 km) southeast of Balclutha township on the east coast of the

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. The

aerodrome An aerodrome, airfield, or airstrip is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers, or neither, and regardless of whether it is for public or private use. Aerodromes inc ...

is operated by and is home to the South

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Aero Club. The aerodrome is popular with model aircraft enthusiasts and glider pilots. Operational information: *Airfield elevation is 22 ft AMSL *Runway 07/25, 666 x 91 meters grass *No Runway lighting available *Surface strength ESWL 820 *Circuit: RWY 07 – right hand; RWY 25 – left hand *Circuit Height: 1000 ft AMSL

Sources

NZAIP Volume 4 AD
AIP New Zealand (PDF)

External links

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