How long is the runway in Queenstown?

The airport has three runways: the main runway being 05R/23L 6,204ft (1,891m) long and paved in asphalt, and the two remaining runways being grass and used for private charter flights and helicopter flights (05L/23R 2,625ft (800m) and 14/32 3,097ft (944m)).

What is the minimum length of airport runway?

Length. A runway of at least 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in length is usually adequate for aircraft weights below approximately 100,000 kg (220,000 lb). Larger aircraft including widebodies will usually require at least 2,400 m (7,900 ft) at sea level.

What planes can land at Queenstown?

Four airlines operate to these ports: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia. International flights are operated on Airbus A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Which island has the shortest airport runway in the world?

Carribean island of Saba
The Carribean island of Saba is home to the world’s shortest commercial runway, i.e., the Juancho Yrausquin Airport.

Does Queenstown have ILS?

There is no ILS here: expect to be RNAV or visual by the time you land. Queenstown relies heavily on RNAV arrivals to safely navigate the mountainous terrain that surrounds the Queenstown Basin on all sides.

Which country has the shortest runway?

Located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba, Juancho E Yrausquin Airport has the shortest runway in the world available for commercial use. It is 1,312ft long and only allows regional propeller aircraft flights provided by Winair from nearby islands.

What is the shortest runway in Australia?

Mabuiag Island Airport
Mabuiag Island Airport (IATA: UBB, ICAO: YMAA) is an airport on Mabuiag Island, Queensland, Australia. The airport received $52,422 in funds for security updates in 2006. It has Australia’s shortest runway in commercial service.

When was Queenstown airport built?

14 August 1935
On 14 August 1935 Queenstown Airport was first granted its license to operate by the Civil Aviation Authority. The aerodrome was established in 1935 by the Frankton Aerodrome Board, a community organisation.