RNZAF Base Auckland

RNZAF Base Auckland is a Royal New Zealand Air Force base located near the upper reaches of the Waitematā Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. The base formerly comprised two separate airfields, Whenuapai and RNZAF Station Hobsonville. Hobsonville was established as a seaplane station in 1928 and was the RNZAF's primary flying boat base in New Zealand until 1967.

RNZAF Base Auckland

Maori: Te kotahitanga o ngā māhanga
English: The unification of the twins
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerNew Zealand Defence Force
Operator Royal New Zealand Air Force
LocationWhenuapai, New Zealand
Occupants
Elevation AMSL100 ft / 30 m
Coordinates36°47′16″S 174°37′49″E
Websitewww.airforce.mil.nz
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
03/21 6,665 2,031 Asphalt
08/26 5,187 1,581 Asphalt
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