Woodbourne Airport – BHE Bleinheim

Woodbourne Airport with code BHE is situated in Blenheim, New Zealand. It is also known as Marlborough Airport. This small airfield is located 8km west of Blenheim which is in the Southern Region of New Zealand. Blenheim is the most populous town in the region. The airport is also near the RNZAF Base. There are direct flights to and from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Napier. Major airlines operating in the airport include Air New Zealand and Sounds Air. There is Omaka Aerodome in the south of the center which is exclusive to private and old aircraft. The single terminal airport features 7 tarmac gates.

Best Time to Visit

Woodbourne Airport is the 12th busiest airport in New Zealand in terms of passengers. It is one of the first airports built in the region and it is the first one to accommodate turboprop aircraft. The terminal was recently renovated because of the growing number of passengers and there was an increase in big aircrafts arrivals. The city of Picton is within the proximity of the airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Woodbourne Airport is accessible to several hotels near the airfield facility. Admirals Motor Lodge is 5 minutes drive from Pollard Park and Convention Center. The accommodation has 20 guest rooms with features like kitchenettes, LED television, and internet access. Take advantage of the pool and spa tub. The 4-star Lugano Motor Lodge is 4.47 miles from the airport. It is also a 2-minute walk from the city center. The lodging offers a free barbeque facility. Lastly, 2.4 miles away from the BHE is a hotel surrounded in wine, the gorgeous Marlborough Vintners Hotel-Heritage Collection.