Woodbourne Airport

NZWB / BHE

Blenheim, NZ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
20 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZWN 041400Z AUTO 02020KT 9999 -RA BKN070/// 12/08 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Weather Briefing

VFR

Woodbourne Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 20 knots. Runway 06L/24R is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 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: Rain, Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 25 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 25 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 12:00Z and 17:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 041111Z 0412/0518 36025G35KT 9999 BKN060 TEMPO 0412/0417 4000 RA BKN014 BECMG 0416/0418 36018KT TEMPO 0417/0502 6000 SHRA BKN014 BECMG 0504/0506 34008KT BECMG 0508/0510 17010KT BECMG 0513/0515 17020KT TEMPO 0515/0518 6000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 25 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 360° 18 kt
17:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Showers Rain

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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°
15.3 kt 12.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
4,675 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
15.3 kt 12.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,878 ft 295 ft GRE 126°
3.5 kt 19.7 kt
100° 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.