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Farm Airstrips and Associated Fertiliser Cartage, Storage and Application - Safety Guideline

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The suggested length of a new airstrip may be reduced if the airstrip has a slope. Advice on the length reduction for specific sites can be obtained from the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association or your local aerial operator. The following diagram depicts length compensation adjustments for various slopes.

This diagram depicts length compensation adjustments for various slopes of runway.