Auckland International Airport (NZAA)
Large airport · Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Auckland International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZAA |
| IATA | AKL |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°0'43" E 174°47'11" -37.01199, 174.78633 |
| Location | Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 11,926 ft (3635 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Auckland International Airport at a glance
Auckland International Airport is a large airport in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as AKL. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05R/23L, offers 11,926 ft (3635 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Auckland International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Airport | NZAR | 17 km (9 NM) |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | NZWP | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Hamilton International Airport | NZHN | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Whangarei Airport | NZWR | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Tauranga Airport | NZTG | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Auckland International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Auckland International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for New Zealand — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Auckland International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Auckland International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Auckland International Airport is NZAA, and its IATA code is AKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Auckland International Airport above sea level?
Auckland International Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Auckland International Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.0120, 174.7863 — in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ardmore Airport, about 17 km away.
Does NZAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Auckland International Airport?
Auckland International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 11,926 ft (3635 m) with a CON surface.