Airports / New Zealand / OAM
Oamaru Airport.
New Zealand · 99 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
NZOU
IATA OAM
0
Operators based
99
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Timaru Airport (TIU).
Overview
Located in New Zealand, Oamaru Airport (NZOU / OAM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 99 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OAM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Timaru Airport (TIU, 41 nm), Pukaki Airport (TWZ, 60 nm), and Dunedin International Airport (DUD, 69 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 4,210-foot paved runway, OAM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from OAM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from OAM.
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Field capability
ICAO
NZOU
IATA
OAM
FAA / Local
NZOU
Elevation
99 ft
Coordinates
44.9700° S · 171.0820° 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
No
Elevation vs New Zealand fields
state range 4–2,153 ft
At 99 ft, OAM sits lower than 55% of the 38 New Zealand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 4,210 ft
- 18/364,210 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/293,107 ft × 164 ftTreatedUnlit
- 02/202,775 ft × 164 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,210 ft
OAM's 4,210 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.
- 41nmTIUTimaru Airport
- 60nmTWZPukaki AirportTwitzel
- 69nmDUDDunedin International AirportDunedin
- 74nmALRAlexandra AerodromeAlexandra
- 76nmGTNGlentanner AirportGlentanner Station
- 80nmWKAWanaka AirportWanaka
Location
Open the full mapNZOU · Oamaru Airport
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OAM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,326 nm | 10h 28m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,101 nm | 14h 35m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,126 nm | 14h 39m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,296 nm | 15h 3m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,304 nm | 15h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,563 nm | 15h 40m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,599 nm | 15h 45m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,648 nm | 15h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OAM?
- Oamaru Airport's longest paved runway is 4,210 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 OAM?
- Oamaru Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 4,210 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OAM?
- The closest alternate is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 41 nm away, followed by Pukaki Airport (TWZ) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OAM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 10h 28m (4,326 nm), Los Angeles about 14h 35m (6,101 nm), San Francisco about 14h 39m (6,126 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.