Woodbourne Airport

NZWB / BHE

Blenheim, NZ

Last Updated
Jul 5, 03:00Z

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Currently using: NZWN
Weather Source: Wellington International Airport (NZWN)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from NZWB

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
15 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZWN 050300Z AUTO 01015KT 9999 BKN017/// 13/11 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 109 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,809 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Woodbourne Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 15 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 03:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 02:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZWN 050204Z 0503/0606 36020KT 9999 -SHRA FEW015 BKN025 BECMG 0503/0505 36010KT TEMPO 0503/0504 7000 SHRA BKN014 BECMG 0511/0513 18010KT BECMG 0516/0518 17020G30KT TEMPO 0516/0602 7000 SHRA TEMPO 0602/0606 5000 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
11:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 180° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZWB
06L ✈️
24R
06R ✈️
24L
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
4,675 ft 197 ft GRE 88°
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
4,675 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,878 ft 295 ft GRE 126°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Woodbourne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZWB
IATA Code: BHE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 109 ft MSL

Location

City: Blenheim
Country: NZ
Latitude: -41.518299°
Longitude: 173.869995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 4,675 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 4,675 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,878 ft
Width: 295 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Woodbourne Airport

Overview

Woodbourne Airport serves the Blenheim region in New Zealand, situated at 109 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Marlborough area, supporting both civilian and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates -41.518299, 173.869995, Woodbourne experiences typical maritime climate conditions characteristic of New Zealand's South Island. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's coastal proximity, with runway orientations (06L/24R, 06R/24L, and 10/28) designed to accommodate different wind directions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying surfaces: two 4,675-foot runways (06L/24R and 06R/24L) with green (GRE) and asphalted (ASP) surfaces, and a 3,878-foot green surface runway (10/28). Its moderate elevation of 109 feet MSL provides relatively straightforward terrain considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the parallel 06L/24R and 06R/24L runways offering flexibility for different wind scenarios. The additional 10/28 runway provides further operational versatility for pilots navigating the local wind patterns around Blenheim.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.