It is understood that Nelson Airport were in discussions with Monaco residents regarding a beautification project on the surrounding airport land. Nelson Airport and the coastal suburb of Monaco just got a little bit closer as work to move flight navigation equipment closer to the peninsula nears completion. Nelson Airport and Airways New Zealand have moved the site of its DVOR/DME navigation aid away from the terminal to airport-owned land on Point Rd. READ MORE:* Nelson Airport celebrates record growth* New airlines break Nelson visitor records* Air New Zealand's flight attendant recruitment drive* Air NZ has high hopes for Nelson hubAirways NZ expected to commence flight testing between August 1-5. Nelson Airport expands into MonacoMARION VAN DIJK Located directly in line with the runway, the equipment has been tucked into an excavated area to avoid interference with airspace and signal obstruction.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2016 04:30 UTC