IAANZ home base is at Christchurch International Airport which exposes students to a busy controlled airline environment. The experience gained flying at Christchurch Airport gives students the experience and confidence to fly into any certified airport in New Zealand. The Canterbury Aero Club owns satellite airfield, West Melton, where Academy students are able to fine tune their skills in uncontrolled airspace, only 6 minutes flight time from the international airport. Rangiora airfield, 12 minutes flight time from the international airport is also a base commonly used by Academy students, as it’s a very active airfield, with three grass strips. Academy students get to also experience some of the world’s most scenic and challenging training grounds from flying over beautiful bright blue alpine-fed lakes to glaciers that cascade down from the peaks of the gorgeous Southern Alps.