Small airport · New Zealand
Matamata Glider Airport
Matamata Glider Airport is a small airport serving New Zealand. Its IATA code is MTA. Its ICAO code is NZMA. It has 1 runway, longest 3,572 ft (GRS). Elevation 180 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MTA |
| ICAO code | NZMA |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,572 ft (GRS) |
| Elevation | 180 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.7344° S, 175.7420° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It is just over 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Waharoa, 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Matamata, was formed in 1942 and transferred to council ownership in 1965.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Matamata Glider Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hobbiton Movie Set · New Zealand · 9.2 miles away
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves · New Zealand · 50.3 miles away
- Sky Tower, Auckland · New Zealand · 81.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Matamata Glider Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Te Urewera National Park · New Zealand · 89.3 miles away
- Tongariro National Park · New Zealand · 101.6 miles away
- Whanganui National Park · New Zealand · 132.6 miles away
- Egmont National Park · New Zealand · 138.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Matamata Glider Airport?
Matamata Glider Airport — its IATA code is MTA and its ICAO code is NZMA.
Where is Matamata Glider Airport located?
Matamata Glider Airport serves New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.7344° S, 175.7420° E.
What is the history of Matamata Glider Airport?
It is just over 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Waharoa, 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Matamata, was formed in 1942 and transferred to council ownership in 1965.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30124
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matamata_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.