On-farm airstrips and storage
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On-farm airstrips and storage *
Across New Zealand, most aerial fertiliser spreading happens from privately owned farmer airstrips.
These airstrips come in all shapes and sizes, from purpose-built bases to short grass runways on hill country farms
— each one unique to the land it is located on.
Airstrips
At Aerowork, we work alongside farmers to make sure every airstrip is safe, reliable, and ready for efficient loading and spreading. Our pilots and ground crews operate from a wide range of strip types and conditions, and we take pride in doing the job safely and effectively—wherever the work is needed.
When your airstrip, fertiliser bin, and access track are in top shape, you’ve got a far better chance of getting product on exactly when you need it. Wet strips, uncovered bins during rain, or slippery access tracks all create delays right when the weather breaks.
Forward-thinking farmers are already investing in all-weather or well-drained airstrips, covered fertiliser bins that keep product dry, and well-gravelled access tracks that make life easier and safer for our loader drivers—along with the bulk trucks bringing product to your farm. The reality is simple: when there’s a backlog of jobs and the weather turns, farms with solid infrastructure get priority because they can operate safely and consistently.
Fertiliser storage
Across rural New Zealand, fertiliser storage setups range from the old faithful concrete pits that have served multiple generations, to open-top bins sitting neatly beside the shed, right through to modern enclosed structures built to keep every load clean, dry, and ready for the next fine day.
The best fertiliser bins are purpose-built structures that protect product quality and ensure that when the weather finally turns and the spreading window opens, everything is exactly as it should be — ready to go, right when you need it.
On-farm infrastructure
If you’ve got an airstrip or fertiliser storage bin on your farm, you’re already one step ahead. With the right upgrades, that same infrastructure can work even harder for you — and for your neighbours. Improved access, better weather resilience, and safer loading areas all help extend the number of days each year that spreading can happen from your site.
Whether it’s refining your airstrip surface, enhancing your fertiliser bin, or assessing how your current setup handles seasonal conditions, our team can help. We work alongside farmers every day to improve on-farm infrastructure so flights can operate efficiently, safely, and for longer windows throughout the year.
Talk to the Aerowork team about how we can operate from your airstrip, assess its suitability, or help you explore upgrade options that make your site more useful for your whole farming community.