RNZAF Base Ohakea
New Zealand
New Zealand's primary Royal New Zealand Air Force base.
- ›Home to the RNZAF's No. 40 Squadron operating Boeing 757 transport aircraft.
- ›Hosts the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the RNZAF.
- ›Ohakea has been an active military airfield since World War II.
- ›Periodic air shows at Ohakea have attracted large public audiences.
- ›Located near Bulls in the Manawatu plains of New Zealand's North Island.
RNZAF Base Ohakea is the primary operational air base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, located near Bulls in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. Established during World War II, the base has served as the cornerstone of New Zealand's military aviation capability for decades. It is a restricted military installation and does not handle regular commercial passenger traffic.
- Military Operations Area — Restricted RNZAF facility handling military aircraft operations, training, and logistics with no public terminal access.
- Private vehicle via State Highway 1
- Taxi or rideshare from Palmerston North (approx. 30 km)
- Limited local bus services from Bulls township
- Distinction Palmerston North Hotel
- Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
- Browns Boutique B&B Palmerston North
- Bulls Motel
The base has internal mess facilities restricted to military personnel and authorised visitors. The nearby township of Bulls offers a small selection of cafes and takeaway options for those in the surrounding area. Palmerston North, approximately 30 km north, provides a full range of dining choices.
- This is an active military base — public access is strictly controlled and requires prior authorisation.
- The nearby town of Bulls is known for its quirky town-wide pun theme and makes a pleasant brief stop.
- Palmerston North is the nearest city for accommodation, services, and onward travel connections.
- The RNZAF Museum is located on the base and may be accessible to the public on designated open days — check ahead before visiting.
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RNZAF Base Ohakea is an operational base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Opened in 1939, it is located near Bulls, 25 km north-west of Palmerston North in the Manawatū. It is also used as an alternative airport for civilian aircraft. The base's motto is Defensio per vires.
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