Omaka Aerodrome

Omaka Aerodrome (ICAO: NZOM) is a New Zealand private airfield owned by the Marlborough Aero Club and used solely by private and vintage aircraft.

Omaka Aerodrome
Aerial view of the aerodrome, 2015
Summary
Airport typePrivately owned, Public Use
OperatorMarlborough Aero Club
LocationOmaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand
Elevation AMSL100 ft / 30 m
Coordinates41°32′24″S 173°55′19″E
Map
NZOM
Location of aerodrome in Marlborough
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 3,290 1,003 Grass
07/25 2,266 691 Grass
12/30 3,277 999 Grass

Located two nautical miles to the Southwest of Blenheim, New Zealand at the northern end of the South Island.

It houses the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, established in 2006, which displays many vintage aircraft.

Since 2001 the Classic Fighters biennial airshow has taken place at Omaka. It is held on the Easter weekend of odd-numbered years. each show is based on a different theme and typically includes mock air battles and other displays.

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