Runway Numbers in New Zealand

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From: Dan

Dear Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand,

I would like to request the following information about CAA's protocol around runway numbering/designations:

1. How often are runway numbers reviewed in response to changes in magnetic north?
2. Is this review the responsibility of CAA or each individual aerodrome operator?
3. Which aerodromes have changed their runway numbers in the last 10 years?
4. Does the CAA publish runway number changes publicly when they occur? If so, where? (other than the aerodrome charts themselves on AIP being updated)

I am a New Zealand citizen and am requesting this information for interest sake as an aviation enthusiast.

Regards,
Dan

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Kia ora

I acknowledge receipt of your email to the CAA under Official Information Act for the following information – CAA's protocol around runway numbering/designations:

1. How often are runway numbers reviewed in response to changes in magnetic north?
2. Is this review the responsibility of CAA or each individual aerodrome operator?
3. Which aerodromes have changed their runway numbers in the last 10 years?
4. Does the CAA publish runway number changes publicly when they occur? If so, where? (other than the aerodrome charts themselves on AIP being updated)

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Brigitte Kennelly
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From: Dan <[FOI #26014 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 5:05 PM
To: OIA <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Runway Numbers in New Zealand

Dear Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand,

I would like to request the following information about CAA's protocol around runway numbering/designations:

1. How often are runway numbers reviewed in response to changes in magnetic north?
2. Is this review the responsibility of CAA or each individual aerodrome operator?
3. Which aerodromes have changed their runway numbers in the last 10 years?
4. Does the CAA publish runway number changes publicly when they occur? If so, where? (other than the aerodrome charts themselves on AIP being updated)

I am a New Zealand citizen and am requesting this information for interest sake as an aviation enthusiast.

Regards,
Dan

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Kia ora Dan,

 

Please find enclosed CAA Response in relation to your information request
dated 6 March 2024.

 

Ngâ mihi

Talia Rachel Zachariah (she/her)*

Official Information Advisor | Kaitohutohu

Legal Services Unit | LSU

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand | Aviation Security Service

Te Mana Rererangi Tûmatanui o Aotearoa | Kaiwhakamaru Rererangi

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From: Dan

Hi Talia,

Thank you for this information, very informative.

Yours sincerely,
Dan

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