Dunedin International Airport (NZDN)
Medium airport · Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Dunedin International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZDN |
| IATA | DUD |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 45°55'44" E 170°11'52" -45.92902, 170.19776 |
| Location | Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dunedin International Airport at a glance
Dunedin International Airport is a medium airport in Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as DUD. The field elevation of 4 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZDN 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, 03/21, offers 6,234 ft (1900 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 NZDN 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 Dunedin International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Aerodrome | NZLX | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Oamaru Airport | NZOU | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Queenstown Airport | NZQN | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Wanaka Airport | NZWF | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Invercargill Airport | NZNV | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dunedin International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4 ft field elevation of Dunedin 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 Dunedin International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dunedin International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dunedin International Airport is NZDN, and its IATA code is DUD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dunedin International Airport above sea level?
Dunedin International Airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dunedin International Airport located?
The airport lies at -45.9290, 170.1978 — in Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alexandra Aerodrome, about 103 km away.
Does NZDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZDN 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 Dunedin International Airport?
Dunedin International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.