[2] [3] The earthquake disrupted efforts underway at the time to control an outbreak of diphtheria in the settlement and on 19 June, serum was delivered by air, with the aircraft landing on the beach.

[6] An aerodrome at Karamea was initially investigated in 1935 as part of a major government programme of airfield development in the South Island, made possible by the engagement of unemployed men.

[7] On 12 November 1940, a notice was published proposing the taking of land under the Public Works Act 1929 for the construction of an aerodrome.

[10] In 2016, the aerodrome applied to the Buller District Council for funding an upgrade of the runway.

[11] In 1978, there was a disturbance at the airport when around 100 residents prevented the departure of a light plane carrying the Medical Office of Health at Nelson, in protest against the lack of commitments to improving health facilities in the town.