The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named “Firefly.” Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the pint-sized satellite will study the most powerful natural particle accelerator on Earth — lightning.
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Airport Information
NZAA – Auckland Aerodrome.
Auckland is the gateway airport to New Zealand. This airport caters mostly for commercial domestic and international traffic.
Auckland is the gateway airport to New Zealand. This airport caters mostly for commercial domestic and international traffic.
NZCX – Coromandel Aerodrome.
Coromandel has a single grass runway with hills rising to the south east. Takeoffs on runway 12 are prohibited due to the hils.
Coromandel has a single grass runway with hills rising to the south east. Takeoffs on runway 12 are prohibited due to the hils.
NZLX – Alexandra Aerodrome.
Alexandra is located in the very heart of Central Otago, about 3/4 of the way down the South Island of New Zealand.
Alexandra is located in the very heart of Central Otago, about 3/4 of the way down the South Island of New Zealand.
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