Kaitaia Airport (KAT)

KAT is the IATA airport code for Kaitaia Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZKT.

Airport

Kaitaia Airport is a medium airport in Kaitaia, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,402 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 82 m (270 ft).

Kaitaia Airport is located in Kaitaia, New Zealand. It serves as a regional airport offering primarily domestic flights. The airport's IATA code is KAT, and it plays a vital role in connecting the Far North region with major cities in New Zealand.

Key airlines operating from Kaitaia Airport include Air New Zealand, providing services to popular destinations such as Auckland and Wellington. The airport features a single terminal that accommodates passenger services and has a moderate capacity for regional air travel.

Established in the mid-20th century, Kaitaia Airport has contributed significantly to the economic development of the Far North area, fostering tourism and commerce by enhancing accessibility to remote regions.

Basic Information

Full Name

Kaitaia Airport

IATA Code

KAT

ICAO Code

NZKT

Location

Kaitaia, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at KAT

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

82 m (270 ft)

Longest runway

1,402 m (4,600 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
12/30	1,402 m (4,600 ft)	asphalt	Yes
18/36	1,277 m (4,190 ft)	gravel	No

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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KAT: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Kaitaia Airport?

The airport code of Kaitaia Airport is KAT (IATA) and NZKT (ICAO).

Which city is KAT airport in?

Kaitaia Airport is in Kaitaia, New Zealand.

Does Kaitaia Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. KAT has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaitaia_Airport

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