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Airport in Blenheim, New Zealand
Omaka Aerodrome
Aerial view of the aerodrome, 2015
Summary
Airport typePrivately owned, Public Use
OperatorMarlborough Aero Club
LocationOmaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand
Elevation AMSL100 ft / 30 m
Coordinates41°32′24″S 173°55′19″E / 41.54000°S 173.92194°E / -41.54000; 173.92194
Map
NZOM is located in New Zealand MarlboroughNZOMNZOMLocation of aerodrome in Marlborough
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 3,290 1,003 Grass
07/25 2,266 691 Grass
12/30 3,277 999 Grass

Omaka Aerodrome (ICAO: NZOM) is a private airfield located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) southwest of Blenheim, New Zealand. It owned by the Marlborough Aero Club and used solely by general aviation.

It houses the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, established in 2006, which displays many vintage aircraft.

Since 2001, the Classic Fighters biennial airshow has taken place at Omaka. It is held on the Easter weekend of odd-numbered years. Each show is based on a different theme and typically includes mock air battles and other displays.

On 21 October 2023, a gyrocopter crashed in the Omaka Airfield, killing its only occupant.

References

  1. Ham, Katie (21 October 2023). "One person dead in light aircraft crash in Blenheim". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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