Visiting GA Pilots

Welcome to Hokitika Airport! We hope the following information will help you have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Please note the following is a supplementary guide for visiting pilots. Ensure you refer to the AIP and always check your NOTAMS / Supplements.

Where to park your aircraft

Aeroplanes

The GA aeroplane parking area is on the grass to the north-east of the main Apron. Tiedown pickets are located west of TWY B.

Stand 1 must be kept clear for scheduled Air New Zealand flights and air ambulances.
Parking on this grass area is free.
Overnight parking is fine at your risk, we will take all due care but it is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility to ensure the aircraft is appropriately secured against weather and locked.

Helicopters

The GA helicopter parking area is on the grass to the east of the main apron by the hangars.
Parking on the grass area is free.
Overnight parking is fine at your risk, we will take all due care but it is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility to ensure the aircraft is appropriately secured against weather and locked.

landing charges

These will be invoiced, there are currently no facilities for payment onsite.

Landing Fees

fuel

Hokitika Airport has both GoFuel (Jet A-1) and RD (Avgas 100 / Jet A-1) available via swipecard. GOfuel or RD Aviation cards are required to use the 24/7 unmanned sites.

How to use an unmanned site:

Activate terminal by swiping your Aviation card and enter your pin number
Lift the nozzle and fill

airside access

All visiting GA pilot airside access is available through the pilot gate on the eastern stone fence.

Please DO NOT use the arrivals and departures doors during scheduled Air New Zealand flights.

Please keep passengers and guests with you at all times when airside.

after-hours access

All visiting GA pilot airside access is available through the pilot gate on the eastern stone fence. The code can be accessed through your AIP.

Please DO NOT use the arrivals and departures doors during scheduled Air New Zealand flights.

Please keep passengers and guests with you at all times when airside.

caution areas

Birds

Birds are often present at the aerodrome. We have a wildlife management strategy that includes regular bird patrols along with runway inspections, but pilots can also help to mitigate this risk. We suggest switching on your landing light and strobes, if fitted, to assist in deterring birds.

Under CAA Rules Part 12.55(c) it is the Pilot-in-Command’s responsibility to report bird incidents to the CAA. Advisory Circular AC-12 contains guidance for reporting bird incidents including the criteria for determining if an incident must be reported.

airside safety

Hi-vis clothing

At all times when you’re airside and not in a vehicle or aircraft, please wear a hi-visibility vest or other clothing compliant with NZS 4602.1:2011 for day/night use. It’s great to see many pilots taking this initiative already. These items are generally cheap and easy to get, there’s no excuse!

Mobile phones

Please avoid using a mobile phone when walking airside. Mobile phone use is prohibited around the fuel pumps.

Animals

Hokitika Airport has a ‘no animals’ policy. The exceptions are:

Animals for carriage on an airline service that are secured in a cage approved for air transport.
A disability assist dog (as defined in section 2 of the Dog Control Act 1996) that is restrained by a harness and is assisting a person with a disability; or
A dog controlled by a constable or Customs or other Airport officer performing official duties.