Hood Aerodrome – MRO Masterton, New Zealand
Hood Aerodrome (MRO) is a general aviation airport in Masterton, New Zealand. Located south west from the town center, the aerodrome was named after George Hood, a Masterton aviation pioneer. It opened in 1931 and is primarily a hub to recreational and vintage aircraft activity, as well as flight training, skydiving, aircraft maintenance, vintage aircraft airshows,parachute and hot air balloon repairs. A biennial airshow, one of the premier aviation events in the Southern Hemisphere, also takes place at the airport. It had been used for commercial flights in the past until Air New Zealand stopped its operations there in 2014.
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The Hood Aerodrome is owned and managed by the Masterton District Council. The management is responsible for maintaining the runways, runway lighting, windsocks, and lease sites for hangars. MRO aerodome has four runways of which only one is asphalt-surfaced while the other three are grass. It caters to the aviation needs of the Masterton community plus the wider Wairarapa area. It is also an ideal transit airfield for those flying into the lower North Island of New Zealand like Wellington as well as nearby places like Miramar and Tawa.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many accommodations nearby from casual resorts like the 4-star Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park, which has a sport facility as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Amble Inn Motel-Masterton is only 4 minutes from the airport. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk to shops and restaurants. The Acorn Estate Motel is the closest with just .62 miles from the airport. They offer a seasonal outdoor pool with a hot tub, as well as free parking.
The Wellington International Airport (WLG), located in the capital city of New Zealand is only one hour and 34 minutes from MRO Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Masterton, New Zealand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Masterton, New Zealand (MRO-Hood) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MRO airport.
Most of these MRO
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 Masterton, 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 MRO airport are Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Ataturk Memorial, and Michael Fowler Centre.
Map of Masterton, New Zealand Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Masterton, New Zealand (MRO-Hood)
If you planning to travel to Masterton, New Zealand (MRO-Hood), 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 7:37 PM.
The temperature feels like 49.9 with a humidity level of 89 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 48 percent with visibility at 14.2 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:15 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
7/16
Broken clouds
52°F
High: 61°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 40%
Wednesday
7/17
Overcast clouds
45°F
High: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
7/18
Broken clouds
49°F
High: 57°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
7/19
Light rain
48°F
High: 54°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 80%
Saturday
7/20
Heavy rain
52°F
High: 53°F
Low: 48°F
Precipitation: 95%
Sunday
7/21
Light shower rain
49°F
High: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 70%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Masterton, New Zealand MRO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MRO 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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