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Airports / New Zealand / HKK
Medium airport · HKK
Hokitika Airfield.
New Zealand · 146 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
85 ratings
0
Operators based
146
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New ZealandELEV 146 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
85
Google reviews
ratings on Google
146
Field elevation
feet above sea level
64
Nearest alternate
nm to WSZ
Field standing
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Westport Airport (WSZ).
Overview
Hokitika Airfield, listed as NZHK / HKK, is a mid-sized airport in New Zealand. The airport sits 146 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HKK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Westport Airport (WSZ, 64 nm), Mount Cook Airport (MON, 73 nm), and Glentanner Airport (GTN, 81 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,311-foot paved runway, HKK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from HKK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from HKK.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Great airport ..entry to the West Coast good flight service to Christchurch and beyond ..very friendly staff The Airport has been extended to handle more flights and passengers...”
Weka Mouse5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
NZHK
IATA
HKK
FAA / Local
NZHK
Elevation
146 ft
Coordinates
42.7136° S · 170.9850° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs New Zealand fields
state range 4–2,153 ft
At 146 ft, HKK sits higher than 58% of the 38 New Zealand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,311 ft
- 03/214,311 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,858 ft × 59 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,311 ft
HKK's 4,311 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 64nmWSZWestport AirportWestport
- 73nmMONMount Cook Airport
- 81nmGTNGlentanner AirportGlentanner Station
- 82nmCHCChristchurch International AirportChristchurch
- 96nmTIUTimaru Airport
- 99nmTWZPukaki AirportTwitzel
Location
Open the full mapNZHK · Hokitika Airfield
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HKK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,212 nm | 10h 12m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,022 nm | 14h 24m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,038 nm | 14h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,218 nm | 14h 52m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,234 nm | 14h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,463 nm | 15h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,518 nm | 15h 33m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,521 nm | 15h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HKK?
- Hokitika Airfield's longest paved runway is 4,311 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HKK?
- Hokitika Airfield has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,311 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HKK?
- The closest alternate is Westport Airport (WSZ), about 64 nm away, followed by Mount Cook Airport (MON) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HKK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 12m (4,212 nm), Los Angeles about 14h 24m (6,022 nm), San Francisco about 14h 27m (6,038 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.