MVFR · Marginal VFR

RNZAF Base Ohakea

Regional Airport · MWT, New Zealand

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at RNZAF Base Ohakea. It's 50°F (feels like 47°F) with 82% humidity. Winds from 310° at 6 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft.

ICAONZOHIATAOHA

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+12--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation164ft50 m

Longest runway8,028ft2,447 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates-40.21, 175.3940°12'21.6"S 175°23'16.8"E

ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

27 min ago

50°F10°C · Dew 45°FFeels like 47°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

310° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling2,500 ft AGL
Humidity82%
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Pressure1014 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 2,500′Broken 25,000′

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at RNZAF Base Ohakea. It's 50°F (feels like 47°F) with 82% humidity. Winds from 310° at 6 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft.

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR NZOH 281830Z AUTO 31006KT 9999 BKN025/// BKN250/// 10/07 Q1014

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 6 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature50°F / 10°C

Dew point45°F · 82% RH

Altimeter29.94 inHg

Ceiling2,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 2,500′, Broken 25,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:30Z·Ohakea Arpt, MW, NZ·27 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z

InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 05:00Z
MVFRWind290° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 3,000′
Now
TemporaryMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 21:00Z
MVFRSkyBroken 2,400′
Now
BecomingTue 05:00Zuntil Tue 22:00Z
MVFRWind350° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 3,000′
TemporaryTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 22:00Z
MVFRSkyBroken 2,000′
BecomingTue 22:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
MVFRWind290° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 3,000′

RAW

TAF NZOH 281708Z 2818/2924 29010KT 9999 BKN030
  TEMPO 2818/2821 BKN024
  BECMG 2905/2907 35005KT
  TEMPO 2915/2922 BKN020
  BECMG 2922/2924 29010KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:08Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

3 total

09/27◐ lit

8,028 ft2,447 × 148 ft · Asphalt

15/33◐ lit

6,998 ft2,133 × 148 ft · Asphalt

09L/27R

1,887 ft575 × 89 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

5 listed

ATIS28.04

Ground122.10

Tower134.50

CTAF134.50

Approach125.10

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

OhakeaVORTAC

109.00 MHz0.3 NM140° SE

OhakeaNDB

218 kHz0.4 NM041° NE

Palmerston NorthNDB

258 kHz12.8 NM124° SE

Palmerston NorthVOR-DME

113.40 MHz13.3 NM121° SE

WanganuiNDB-DME

382 kHz22.2 NM312° NW

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point