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The aerodrome saw [[South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand]] (SPANZ) operate [[Douglas DC-3]] services from December 1960 to February 1966; then [[Mount Cook Airlines]] used [[Britten-Norman Islander]]s from 1969 to 1991, connecting to [[Dunedin]] and [[Queenstown, New Zealand|Queenstown]]. Goldfields Air flew during |
The aerodrome saw [[South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand]] (SPANZ) operate [[Douglas DC-3]] services from December 1960 to February 1966; then [[Mount Cook Airlines]] used [[Britten-Norman Islander]]s from 1969 to 1991, connecting to [[Dunedin]] and [[Queenstown, New Zealand|Queenstown]]. Goldfields Air flew during 1985–86 to [[Christchurch]]. Pacifica Air flew into Alexandra during 1988–89; and Airlink during 1989. |
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In 2007-2008 [[Mainland Air]] trialled scheduled services from Dunedin to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of patronage these did not continue. Mainland Aviation College, a division of Mainland Air, set up a flight training college in late 2009 which no longer operates in Alexandra The Central Otago Flying Club now operates a sole Cessna 172 as a training aircraft from Alexandra. |
In 2007-2008 [[Mainland Air]] trialled scheduled services from Dunedin to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of patronage these did not continue. Mainland Aviation College, a division of Mainland Air, set up a flight training college in late 2009 which no longer operates in Alexandra The Central Otago Flying Club now operates a sole Cessna 172 as a training aircraft from Alexandra. |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Central Otago District Council | ||||||||||||||||||
| Serves | Alexandra, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 752 ft / 229 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 45°12′42″S 169°22′24″E / 45.21167°S 169.37333°E | ||||||||||||||||||
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Alexandra Aerodrome (IATA: ALR, ICAO: NZLX) is an aerodrome 2 NM (3.7 km) north northwest of Alexandra, New Zealand.
History
The aerodrome saw South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand (SPANZ) operate Douglas DC-3 services from December 1960 to February 1966; then Mount Cook Airlines used Britten-Norman Islanders from 1969 to 1991, connecting to Dunedin and Queenstown. Goldfields Air flew during 1985–86 to Christchurch. Pacifica Air flew into Alexandra during 1988–89; and Airlink during 1989.
In 2007-2008 Mainland Air trialled scheduled services from Dunedin to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of patronage these did not continue. Mainland Aviation College, a division of Mainland Air, set up a flight training college in late 2009 which no longer operates in Alexandra The Central Otago Flying Club now operates a sole Cessna 172 as a training aircraft from Alexandra.
Operational Information
- Circuit
- Powered aircraft
- 01/19, 32 Left hand
- 14 Right hand
- Gliders and tugs
- 14 Left hand
- 32 Right hand
- Powered aircraft
- FAL
- Mobil Aerostop, Jet A1, Avgas100
- BP Jet A1
- RFS CAT1 located in terminal area
See also
Sources
- NZAIP Volume 4 AD
- Template:WAD
- Alexandra Aerodrome at Airports Worldwide
- Central Otago Flying Club
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