Flying in Dunedin, NZ
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Dunedin — the nearest is Dunedin City Heliport (NZDC), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 15h 32m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 28m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Dunedin
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Dunedin City Heliport
Dunedin Hospital Helipad
Taieri Aerodrome
Dunedin International Airport
Balclutha Aerodrome
Oamaru Hospital Heliport
Roxburgh Aerodrome
Oamaru Airport
Alexandra Aerodrome
Dunstan Hospital Heliport
Gore3 Airport
Waimate Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 07:46–16:14 | 8h 28m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:56–18:04 | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 04:14–19:46 | 15h 32m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14.1°C / 57°F | 6.3°C / 43°F | 25 km/h | 46% |
| Summer | 18°C / 64°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 25 km/h | 43% |
| Autumn | 15.7°C / 60°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 22 km/h | 39% |
| Winter | 10.5°C / 51°F | 4°C / 39°F | 22 km/h | 41% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Dunedin, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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