Bay of Islands Airport – KKE
The Bay of Islands Airport, also known as the Kerikeri Airport is located in Kerikeri, New Zealand. It is owned and operated by Far North Holdings and sits at an elevation of 492 feet. There are three runways. Runways one and three have grass surfaces and are less than 2,250 feet in length. Runway 2 is the main runways and is 3,904 feet long and has an asphalt surface. The airport is located roughly three hours from Auckland, New Zealand is a short 40-minute flight from Auckland Airport. It uses the IATA code of KKE, which references its location and its other name, Kerikeri Airport. Its ICAO code is NZKK.
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KKE was originally a grass airstrip. It was created in the 1930s and served as a Defense Department airport for the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II. When the war ended, the airport was given back to the local government. From the 1990s onwards, more and more airlines started using Bay of Islands Airport as a connecting airport. Cities found near the airport include Ngunguru, Tamaterau, Tutukaka, and Woodhill. Some of the airlines that service this airport include Eagle Airways, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand. It is also used by Air New Zealand Link, which flies passengers to Auckland.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are over one hundred hotels located near the Bay of Islands Airport. One of the nearest airport hotels is the Kerikeri Park Lodge, just a few minutes’ drive away. Another hotel option is the Avalon Resort, less than 10 minutes away.
An alternative airport to KKE is the Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei, New Zealand.
On this page it is easy to search for Kerikeri, New Zealand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kerikeri, New Zealand (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KKE airport.
Most of these KKE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kerikeri, New Zealand
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KKE airport are Reyburn House, A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park, and Reyburn House.
Map of Kerikeri, New Zealand Hotels
View all Kerikeri, New Zealand (KKE-Bay of Islands) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Kerikeri, New Zealand (KKE-Bay of Islands) location map.
Weather Forecast for Kerikeri, New Zealand (KKE-Bay of Islands)
If you planning to travel to Kerikeri, New Zealand (KKE-Bay of Islands), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 7:00 PM.
The temperature feels like 54.3 with a humidity level of 87 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 18 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:31 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/7
Few clouds
54°F
High: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 20%
Wednesday
5/8
Broken clouds
55°F
High: 59°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 20%
Thursday
5/9
Clear Sky
54°F
High: 62°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/10
Clear Sky
49°F
High: 58°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/11
Few clouds
50°F
High: 62°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/12
Scattered clouds
47°F
High: 61°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kerikeri, New Zealand KKE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KKE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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