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NZNSNSN · DOMESTIC AIRPORT

Nelson Airport

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NZ-NSN, New Zealand-41.29830, 173.22099
Before you flyPPR requires direct confirmationConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway02/201,347 × 45.1 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

Make it your briefing.

Use the published evidence to prepare the questions that still need a live answer.

Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

PPR requires direct confirmation

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Phone not captured·Email not captured
Airport-published contact
PUBLISHED WINDOW

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Pacific/Auckland
Confirm hours with airport—
Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

Stored airport records · verify current status and operating information before flight.

Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
02/201,347.2 m × 45.1 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
02L/20R730.9 m × 60 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
17/35600.5 m × 60 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
06/24526.1 m × 24.1 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
Can my aircraft land here? →
02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

Compare both directions. Published figures are not a landing-performance assessment.

Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

Plan the turnaround.

Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

Confirm access to crew facilities

Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

Coordinate every service

Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

Checking an item records your review only; it does not grant permission.

0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

Useful because every claim is inspectable.

Read the original sources, compare conflicting claims and see what remains unconfirmed. This guide is not an operational briefing.

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Nelson Airport, NZ — DOMESTIC AIRPORT
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Full airport record

NZNS · NSN

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
-41.2983, 173.2210
Elevation
17 ft (5.18 m)
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Operations
Customs
—
Immigration
—
24h operations
—
PPR required
—
Curfew
—
ARFF (ICAO)
—
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAONZNS
  • IATANSN
  • GPS codeNZNS

Runways (4)

02/201,347 m × 45 m
Geometry
Length1,347 m (4,420 ft)
Width45 m
Runway ends
02
Heading42°T
Threshold elev.3.05 m
Threshold-41.3027, 173.2200
20
Heading222°T
Threshold elev.4.27 m
Threshold-41.2936, 173.2300
02L/20R731 m × 60 m
Geometry
Length731 m (2,398 ft)
Width60 m
Runway ends
02L
Heading42°T
Threshold elev.4.27 m
20R
Heading222°T
Threshold elev.5.18 m
Displaced threshold84.1 m
17/35601 m × 60 m
Geometry
Length601 m (1,970 ft)
Width60 m
Runway ends
17
Heading187°T
35
Heading7°T
06/24526 m × 24 m
Geometry
Length526 m (1,726 ft)
Width24 m
Runway ends
06
Heading83°T
Threshold elev.4.27 m
Threshold-41.2961, 173.2170
24
Heading263°T
Threshold elev.3.66 m
Threshold-41.2955, 173.2242

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 127.400 MHzTWR
Approach
  • 127.400 MHzAPP
ATIS
  • 129.100 MHzATIS
CTAF
  • 127.400 MHzCTAF
About this airport
How many runways does Nelson Airport have?

Nelson Airport (ICAO NZNS) has 4 runways on record; the longest runway measures 1,347 m (4,420 ft).

What is the elevation of Nelson Airport?

Nelson Airport (ICAO NZNS) sits at an elevation of 5 m (17 ft) above mean sea level.

What are Nelson Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Nelson Airport uses ICAO code NZNS and IATA code NSN.

What timezone does Nelson Airport operate on?

Nelson Airport (ICAO NZNS) operates on Pacific/Auckland local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for Nelson Airport?

Nelson Airport (ICAO NZNS) has 4 published ATC frequencies, spread across 4 service types.

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