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'''Alexandra Aerodrome''' {{Airport codes|ALR|NZLX}} is an aerodrome 2 [[Nautical mile|NM]] (3.7 km) north northwest of [[Alexandra, New Zealand|Alexandra]], [[New Zealand]]. The aerodrome saw South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand (SPANZ) DC-3 services from December 1960 to February 1966, then [[Mount Cook Airlines]] [[Britten-Norman Islander]] services from 1969 to 1991. In 2007-2008 [[Mainland Air]] trailed scheduled services to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of use, it has ceased to exist. Mainland Aviation College, division of [[Mainland Air]], is going to be setting up a flight training college in 2009. They are holding an open day in the near future. Will keep you posted.
'''Alexandra Aerodrome''' {{Airport codes|ALR|NZLX}} is an aerodrome 2 [[Nautical mile|NM]] (3.7 km) north northwest of [[Alexandra, New Zealand|Alexandra]], [[New Zealand]]. The aerodrome saw South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand (SPANZ) DC-3 services from December 1960 to February 1966, then [[Mount Cook Airlines]] [[Britten-Norman Islander]] services from 1969 to 1991. In 2007-2008 [[Mainland Air]] trailed scheduled services to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of use, it has ceased to exist. Mainland Aviation College, a division of [[Mainland Air]], is rumoured to be setting up a flight training college in 2009.

http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/alexandra/55213/flying-school-plans-open-airport

http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/alexandra/56543/open-day-airport-postponed


== Operational Information ==
== Operational Information ==

Revision as of 04:06, 5 June 2009

Alexandra Aerodrome
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCentral Otago District Council
ServesAlexandra, New Zealand
Elevation AMSL752 ft / 229 m
Coordinates45°12′42″S 169°22′24″E / 45.21167°S 169.37333°E / -45.21167; 169.37333
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 2,139 652 Grass
14R/32L 3,937 1,200 Asphalt
14L/32R 3,937 1,200 Grass

Alexandra Aerodrome (IATA: ALR, ICAO: NZLX) is an aerodrome 2 NM (3.7 km) north northwest of Alexandra, New Zealand. The aerodrome saw South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand (SPANZ) DC-3 services from December 1960 to February 1966, then Mount Cook Airlines Britten-Norman Islander services from 1969 to 1991. In 2007-2008 Mainland Air trailed scheduled services to Alexandra and Queenstown, but due to lack of use, it has ceased to exist. Mainland Aviation College, a division of Mainland Air, is rumoured to be setting up a flight training college in 2009.

Operational Information

  • Circuit
    • Powered aircraft
      • 01/19, 32 Left hand
      • 14 Right hand
    • Gliders and tugs
      • 14 Left hand
      • 32 Right hand
  • FAL
    • Mobil Aerostop, Jet A1, Avgas100
    • BP Jet A1
    • RFS CAT1 located in terminal area

Sources