The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: New Zealand

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

2. Meteorology

3. Customs

4. Immigration

5. Health

6. Animal Quarantine

7. Plant Quarantine

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Aerodrome and heliport charges in New Zealand are not established by any central authority, and vary between aerodrome operators/companies.

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1A. AIS Headquarters

1B. AIS Headquarters

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1A. Responsible Service

1B. Responsible Service

2. ATS Units Contact List

Airports of Entry (AOE)

The categories of airports are:

Airport Links

     Auckland - Auckland Airport

     Christchurch - Christchurch Aiport

     Taupo - Taupo Airport

     Wellington - Wellington Airport

     World Aero Data -- New Zealand Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     http://www.aip.net.nz/

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Not Available

     1. Operators of aircraft registered to ICAO member states desiring to overfly or land for noncommercial purposes must give advance notice. An international flight plan will be adequate notice provided entry is at a designated Customs airport.

     2. All nonscheduled commercial flights to, from or in transit through New Zealand must obtain prior permission from the Secretary for Transport, P.O. Box 3175, Wellington, New Zealand, ATTN: Manager Air Service, (Telephone: 64-4-472-1253; Fax: 64-4-498-0678). Application should be made at least 3 working days before a single flight and 30 days before a series of flights.

     3. All requests must include:

       a. Name and address of operator and New Zealand agent.

       b. Type and registration markings of aircraft.

       c. Name and qualifications of flight captain.

       d. Purpose of flights.

       e. Number of flights and routings.

       f. Aerodromes in New Zealand to be used.

       g. Dates and times of arrival and departure.

       h. Estimated landing and take-off weights at New Zealand aerodromes.

       i. Number, origin, and destination of passengers; nature, origin, and destination of cargo, proposed fares, charter rate and cargo rates.

       j. Name and address of charterer, if any, and New Zealand agent.

       k. Certification of adequate third party insurance.

     Passport and arrival card (to be completed upon arrival) required. Visa not required for tourist or business meeting or consultations stay of up to 3 months, must have onward/return ticket, visa for next destination and proof of sufficient funds. For business or additional information, contact the Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/328-4800) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles (310/207-1605.
http://www.emb.com/nzemb

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None.

4. Special Notices

     Military and state aircraft may not enter or overfly New Zealand without prior permission. Application for permission should be made through diplomatic channels at least 14 days prior to arrival.

Updated:
20041119

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