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Thames Aerodrome

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Thames Aerodrome

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Small general aviation aerodrome serving the Coromandel region.

Location
Thames, New Zealand
Thames Aerodrome (IATA: TMZ, ICAO: NZTH) is a small general aviation airport located near Thames, a town on the southwestern edge of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's Waikato region. It serves light aircraft, private flying, and occasional charter operations rather than scheduled commercial airline services. The aerodrome is a modest facility typical of regional New Zealand aerodromes, supporting local aviation activity including agricultural, recreational, and charter flying. Its location provides access to the scenic Coromandel Peninsula and the surrounding Firth of Thames area. Given its general aviation focus, Thames Aerodrome does not operate large terminal buildings or scheduled passenger services, functioning primarily as a base for private and charter pilots navigating the North Island's Coromandel and Waikato regions.
Getting to & from
The aerodrome is accessible by road from Thames town centre, which lies on State Highway 25 approximately 118 kilometres southeast of Auckland.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate services at Thames Aerodrome; the facility serves general aviation and charter operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Thames Aerodrome holds IATA code TMZ and ICAO code NZTH.
  • ›Located near Thames town on the southwestern Coromandel Peninsula in the Waikato region.
  • ›The aerodrome primarily serves general aviation, private, and charter aircraft.
  • ›Thames is the gateway town to the Coromandel Peninsula, a popular tourist destination.
  • ›No scheduled passenger airline services operate from this aerodrome.
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A quiet gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula's rugged coastal heartland

Thames Aerodrome is a small general aviation airfield located near the town of Thames on the Firth of Thames in New Zealand's Waikato region. Serving light aircraft, scenic flights, and private operations, it acts as an informal air access point to the Coromandel Peninsula. The aerodrome plays a modest but practical role for private pilots and tourism operators exploring this scenic coastal region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A basic facility supporting light aircraft arrivals, departures, and local flight operations.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or rental car from Thames town centre
  • Taxi services available from Thames
  • Local shuttle operators serving the Coromandel region
Nearby Hotels
  • Coastal Motor Lodge Thames
  • Sunkist Lodge Thames
  • Imperial Hotel Thames
Dining

The aerodrome itself has no dedicated dining facilities. Thames town centre, approximately a short drive away, offers cafes, bakeries, and local restaurants serving New Zealand comfort food and fresh seafood. The Coromandel region is known for its relaxed cafe culture and locally sourced produce.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight arrangements directly with operators as scheduled services are minimal or non-existent.
  • Rental cars from Thames are the most practical way to explore the wider Coromandel Peninsula.
  • Weather in the Firth of Thames area can change quickly — check conditions before any light aircraft flight.
  • Thames town centre is worth a visit for its historic gold-rush-era architecture and waterfront walks.

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The Thames Aerodrome serves the town of Thames, in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 3 km south of the town of Thames. The Aerodrome is named in honour of former Thames resident Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, Commander of 11 Group Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.

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