Ardmore Airport (NZAR)
Medium airport · Manurewa, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Ardmore Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZAR |
| IATA | AMZ |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°1'47" E 174°58'23" -37.02970, 174.97301 |
| Location | Manurewa, Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,630 ft (1411 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 1,700 ft (518 m) | 59 ft | GRS | No |
| 07/25 | 1,960 ft (597 m) | 59 ft | GRS | No |
Ardmore Airport at a glance
Ardmore Airport is a medium airport in Manurewa, Auckland Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as AMZ. The field elevation of 111 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZAR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 4,630 ft (1411 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZAR 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 Ardmore Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | NZAA | 17 km (9 NM) |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | NZWP | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Hamilton International Airport | NZHN | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Tauranga Airport | NZTG | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Motiti Island Airport | NZOI | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ardmore Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 111 ft field elevation of Ardmore 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 Ardmore Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ardmore Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ardmore Airport is NZAR, and its IATA code is AMZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ardmore Airport above sea level?
Ardmore Airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ardmore Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.0297, 174.9730 — in Manurewa, Auckland Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Auckland International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does NZAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZAR 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 Ardmore Airport?
Ardmore Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,630 ft (1411 m) with a ASP surface.