Question 1

What time do I need to arrive?

Accepted Answer

We’re expecting the event to be very popular and recommend you arrive early so you have plenty of time to park your bike or car and meet at the assembly point beside the terminal by 7.30pm. The walk will begin at approximately 8.15pm once the last flight has landed.

Question 2

What time does it finish?

Accepted Answer

For safety reasons the event must finish before it gets dark. We estimate this will be a little before 9pm.   Airport staff and volunteers will usher participants off the runway at this point regardless of whether you have completed walking the full distance.

Question 3

How do I get to the event?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Airport is situated on Trent Drive, Annesbrook. There are good walking and cycling tracks  to the airport. Use the shared path from Monaco or Bolt Road to access the airport precinct on foot or cycle.

Question 4

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

As you approach the airport along Trent Drive, before you reach the car parking barrier arms,marshalls will direct you to the allocated parking area beside the Airport Perimeter Walkway. Please follow their instructions and take care as there will be large numbers of vehicles and pedestrians.

Question 5

I have limited mobility and need to park close to the event start point – can you help?

Accepted Answer

Please let the marshalls know when you arrive that you have limited mobility, show your mobility parking permit and they will direct you to parking close to the Assembly Point.

Question 6

Where do I assemble?

Accepted Answer

Make your way to the signposted Assembly Point in the Private Carpark on the eastern side of the terminal building near the Control Tower.

Question 7

How far is the walk?

Accepted Answer

The runway is approximately 1.5 kilometres long. If it starts to get dark before everyone has completed the walk, airport staff will need to usher participants off the runway  for safety reasons.

Question 8

Why can't I purchase more than one ticket at a time? What should I do for a family or group?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Eventbrite sets a maximum of one ticket per registration for donation events. It's fine to register once for a family or group and make a single donation.

Question 9

Will Eventbrite fees affect my donation amount?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Airport has chosen to absorb fees for this event. While Eventbrite fees will be automatically deducted from your donation total, Nelson Airport will make a donation to the selected charity equal to the fees charged to ensure your full donation amount goes to the charity.

Question 10

Is there any other safety information I should know about?

Accepted Answer

It’s really important no rubbish or debris is left on the runway, as this poses a serious risk to aircraft. Please ensure you do not drop anything or leave behind any rubbish while walking the runway.

Question 11

Do I have to pay for parking?

Accepted Answer

There is no charge for parking for this event.

Question 12

Are wheels allowed on the runway?

Accepted Answer

We welcome prams, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and non-electric scooters but ask that you leave other “recreational wheels” such as bikes, electric scooters, skateboards and roller blades  behind.

Question 13

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

The event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather forecast, postponement or cancellation information will be posted on the Nelson Airport website on the morning of 20 January.

Question 14

What does my donation go towards?

Accepted Answer

Your donation will go towards the entry of three Nelson Airport firefighters into the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024. This event is a fundraiser for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Question 15

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no. Dogs (and other pets) aren't allowed on the airport precinct due to the safety risks they pose in an aviation environment.

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