Omarama Airfield
Gate way to the southern alps with a public terminal building.
About Omarama Airfield
Omarama is a small mountain community of 300 residents situated on the junction of State Highways 6 and 83 at the southern end of the McKenzie basin. The village is within easy walking distance of the airfield and contains a range of accommodation and dining options for visiting pilots, a nine hole golf course and easy access to the outstanding trout fishing rivers and lakes in the immediate area.
Airfield Facilities
The Omarama Airfield is located in the southern corner of the McKenzie basin, a few minutes flying time from Pukaki Airfield and less than an hour’s flying time from Mt Cook, Glentanner, Timaru, Oamaru, Alexandra, Wanaka, Queenstown and Dunedin.
The airfield facilities include generous grassed sheltered aircraft parking, avgas supplied by GoFuel, a substantial terminal with public toilets, a camping ground, hangar facilities, secure sheltered outdoor glider tie-down areas and a café. (check opening days with the operator, The Pink Glider)
Terminal Building
The terminal provides a venue for daily briefings, meetings, presentations, training seminars, competition management and the administration of the airfield and Omarama Gliding Club. Yoga and exercise classes are hosted as a feature of the summer soaring season.
Operational information relating to the airfield, the surrounding airspace and events is posted and flight following is carried on a monitor. Limited kitchen facilities and public bathrooms are provided.
