RNZAF Base Auckland (Whenuapai) (NZWP)

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RNZAF Base Auckland is a Royal New Zealand Air Force base located near the upper reaches of the Waitematā Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. The base formerly comprised two separate airfields, Whenuapai and RNZAF Station Hobsonville.

Construction of Whenuapai as a base for Wellington bomber aircraft began in 1937.

Post World War II Auckland became a centre for RNZAF transport and maritime squadrons. From 1945-1965 Whenuapai was also Auckland's civil international airport. Whenuapai and Hobsonville bases were integrated in 1965 to form RNZAF Base Auckland. Hobsonville is currently undergoing closure.

Today, with a personnel strength of around 1100, Base Auckland is the home for:

No. 5 Squadron (P-3K Orion)
No. 6 Squadron (SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite)
No. 40 Squadron (C-130 Hercules and Boeing 757)
RNZAF Parachute Training and Support Unit,
RNZAF Police Dog Training School,
RNZAF Aviation Medicine Unit.

Runway 03/21 6665 x 148 feet (2031 x 45 meters)
Runway 08/26 5187 x 148 feet (1581 x 45 meters)
Runway 08L/26R 2789 x 148 feet (850 x 45 meters)

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