FLY IN TO OUR PRIVATE AIRSTRIP
Coldstream Estate has its very own grass airstrip. We welcome fly in guests to stay at The Whare with prior arrangement. There are no additional fees for using the airstrip. Normal accommodation fees apply.
The grass airstrip is located just a short drive from The Whare and the homestead, just a short flight from Timaru or Ashburton airports.
GPS co-ordinates: Lat -44.14881870°, Lon 171.5169668°
Elevation: 24m AMSL
Length: 900m long
Runway Direction: 11/29
Runway surface: Grass, well-maintained and level
Windsock position: 50m North of mid-runway
Fuel: Timaru or Ashburton airports
Parking area: By windsock
Approaches & hazards: Please complete a fly over to before landing to confirm no stock are on the runway. 5m high trees beyond East threshold.No overrun, no powerlines. Fence at both ends of the runway marked with white markers.
Any cancellations made by our fly in guests due to weather and airstrip conditions or flight plan amendments for any reason will be transferred to another suitable date to be used within three years.
Pilot in command is responsible for operating their own aircraft safely, and ensuring that any take-off/landing area is adequate for the aircraft's performance.
Prior to your arrival, fly in guests must contact
Alastair on 0274 914215 to check the airstrip conditions the day prior to obtain a pre-arrival report.