The Mercury Bay Aero Club is based at Whitianga and operates the airfield. Club activities are based around aircraft, both for flight training and private member hirage. The many coastal inlets and islands that make up the Mercury Bay area can be seen by hiring one of the commercial operators that work out of the Aero Club. The Mercury Bay Aero Club is an ideal place to fly in and visit the many attractions of Whitianga and the Mercury Bay area.

An ideal place to fly in and visit the many attractions of Whitianga and the Mercury Bay area or take an introductory flight in the Vans RV-12 light training aircraft.