Matamata Airport
Airport in Waharoa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matamata Airport, formerly Waharoa Aerodrome, (IATA: MTA, ICAO: NZMA) is the airport serving Matamata, New Zealand.
Matamata Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Serves | Matamata |
| Location | Waharoa |
| Coordinates | 37°44′4″S 175°44′24″E |
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It is just over 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Waharoa, 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Matamata, was formed in 1942 and transferred to council ownership in 1965. It has two grass runways.[1]
History
In 1966 the aerodrome was leased for sheep grazing which resulted in a pump being installed that later connected to a clubhouse and ablution block. The Matamata Soaring Centre later used the aerodrome for gliding and power flying.[2]
References
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