Ashburton Aerodrome– ASG
The Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) is a small airport located in the east of Ashburton, South Island in New Zealand. The public airport is operated by the Ashburton Airport Authority. In the 1980s, the Newmans Air ran a Christchurch to Queenstown flight service visa Ashburton which connects skiers to the nearby ski field of Mt. Hutt.
Best Time to Visit
At present, the ASG-Ashburton Aerodrome in Ashburton, New Zealand operates with a pilot-controlled lighting runway. ASG is the recognized as the first airport in South Island owned by a local body and the second in New Zealand. The Ashburton Aerodome occupies 100 hectares of land on the outskirts of Ashburton, 5.5 kilometers from the town center. ASG airport has four grass runways, a parachute dropping zone, microlight operations, aerobatic box, and navigational aid. Upon your arrival or before you board your flight, make sure to visit the nearby cities of Christchurch and Governors Bay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are unlimited choices for nearby hotels and accommodations around the Ashburton Aerodome. You can book a room at the cozy Hotel Ashburton. The nearby Taylors Motel will make your stay delightfully comfortable. You can also book a stay at the Ashburton’s Regency Motel, which is only around 4km from the airport. The Commodore Motor Lodge is also an amazing choice when you want a hotel near the airport.
Aside from the Ashburton Aerodome (ASG), a nearby hotel in the area includes the Christchurch International Airport (CHC). It is considered as New Zealand’s first international airport since 1950.
