RNZAF Base Ohakea code (OHA)

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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 Manawatu. It is also a diversion landing point for civilian aircraft. The base's motto is Defensio per vires (Latin for defence through strength). An air base was originally proposed in the area in 1927, when Ohakea was selected as the most suitable site for a mooring mast for airships of the British Imperial Airship service.

Airport Information

Airport Name: RNZAF Base Ohakea
Airport Keywords: Ohakea
Airport (IATA) Code: OHA

Address

City: Bulls
Continent: Oceanic
Full Location: Bulls, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Mapping

Latitude: -40.206365
Longitude: 175.387786
Elevation: 144 (Feet)

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