Airport — Far North
Objectives & Policies
| Objective/Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| AIRPZ-O1 | Kaitaia and Bay of Islands Airports recognised as regionally significant infrastructure contributing to economic and social wellbeing |
| AIRPZ-O2 | Kaikohe Airport protected and provided for as regionally significant infrastructure |
| AIRPZ-O3 | Special operational and functional needs of all three airports protected while avoiding, remedying or mitigating adverse effects |
| AIRPZ-O4 | Safe and efficient operation, maintenance, repair or upgrading of airports protected from other activities |
| AIRPZ-P1 | Avoid land use or subdivision in Airport zone that would limit current or future airport operation |
| AIRPZ-P2 | Provide for continued airport activity including aircraft take-off/landing, associated equipment and facilities, maintenance and repair |
| AIRPZ-P3 | Provide for airport expansion where it does not compromise surrounding amenity and effects can be avoided, remedied or mitigated |
| AIRPZ-P4 | Manage land fragmentation to ensure long-term airport viability and avoid reverse sensitivity effects |
| AIRPZ-P5 | Manage land use and subdivision considering public benefit, siting, design, fragmentation, amenity effects, reverse sensitivity, noise, light spill, earthworks, vegetation clearance, low impact design and natural hazards |
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum height | 10m | Must not penetrate airport protection surface |
| Height in relation to boundary | Setback at least 10m from all site boundaries | Does not apply to fences ≤2m or uncovered decks <1m |
| Site coverage | 15% maximum | Combined building, structure and impermeable surface coverage |
| Outdoor storage | Fully screened by 1.8m minimum fence/wall/vegetation | Except goods for retail sale |
Permitted Activities
| Activity | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Airport activity | Permitted | Complies with building standards and airport protection surfaces |
| Buildings and structures | Permitted | Do not penetrate airport protection surface |
| Tree planting | Permitted | Not planted where expected to grow through airport protection surface |
| New land use | Permitted | Not a noise sensitive activity within 1.2km radius of runway centreline |
Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Status | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Activities non-complying with height or noise rules | Discretionary | Non-compliance with Rules 15.2.5.1.1 or 15.2.5.1.2 but complies with zone and district-wide standards |
| Noise sensitive activities in buffer area | Discretionary | Located within 1.2km radius of runway centreline |
Airport Protection Surfaces
Kerikeri Airport
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Runway 15/33 | 1,190m × 30m; bearing 345°T; strip/clearway 1,450m × 150m |
| Runway 02/20 | 569m × 60m; bearing 039°T |
| Approach/Take-off (15/33) | Gradient 1:62.5; sides splay 15° (8°32'); 18km extent |
| Approach/Take-off (02/20) | Gradient 1:30; sides splay 10° (5°43'); 3km extent |
| Transitional (15/33) | Gradient 1:7 from strip/surfaces to 46m above aerodrome level |
| Transitional (02/20) | Gradient 1:5 from runway/surfaces to 46m above aerodrome level |
| Horizontal surface | 191m AMSL (45m above aerodrome); extends 4,000m from runway edges |
| Conical surface | Gradient 1:40 from horizontal surface edge to 296m AMSL (150m above aerodrome) |
Kaikohe Aerodrome
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Runway 17/35 | 1,518m × 150m |
| Runway 07/25 | 826m × 150m |
| Runway 13/31 | 941m × 150m |
| Approach/Take-off (17/35) | Gradient 1:40; sides splay 10° (5°43'); 5km extent |
| Approach/Take-off (07/25, 13/31) | Gradient 1:30; sides splay 10° (5°43'); 3km extent |
| Transitional (17/35) | Gradient 1:7 from runway/surfaces to 45m above aerodrome |
| Transitional (07/25, 13/31) | Gradient 1:5 from runway/surfaces to 45m above aerodrome |
| Horizontal surface | 46m above aerodrome within 2,600m radius |
Kaitaia Airport
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Runway 12/30 | 1,402m × 30m; bearing 327°T; strip/clearway 1,524m × 90m |
| Runway 18/36 | 1,277m × 30m; bearing 026°T; strip/clearway 1,399m × 91m |
| Approach/Take-off (12/30, 18/36) | Gradient 1:62.5; sides splay 15° (8°32'); 18km extent |
| Transitional (12/30, 18/36) | Gradient 1:7 from strip/surfaces to 46m above aerodrome level |
Noise Standards
| Rule | Specification |
|---|---|
| Noise sensitive activity buffer | 1.2km radius from runway centreline where each runway end is defined as point where runway clear strip ends and approach slope starts |
| Buffer area maps | Identified on Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Kaikohe Airport Buffer Area Maps in Appendix 4 |
Subdivision Standards
| Rule | Specification | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity to airports | Airport operator considered affected party for subdivisions within 500m of airport boundary | Written approval of airport operator required; non-compliance results in discretionary activity status |
| Reverse sensitivity assessment | Must consider adverse effects from airport proximity including noise, vibration, glare, visual intrusion and hours of operation | Required for all subdivisions near airports |
Assessment Criteria
| Matter | Assessment Focus |
|---|---|
| Height penetration | Location, extent and effect of tree/structure penetration through airport protection surface; danger to aircraft operation |
| Noise sensitivity | Whether proposed land use could limit airport operations; acoustic insulation requirements |
Related District-Wide Rules
| Chapter | Application |
|---|---|
| Transport | Building height restrictions relative to airport protection surfaces; noise sensitive activities |
| Natural Character | Setbacks to waterbodies for buildings, structures, earthworks and vegetation clearance |
| Hazardous Substances | May apply to airport activities |
| Light | Light spill management |
| Signs | Signage standards |