Hamilton International Airport (NZHN)
Medium airport · Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Hamilton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZHN |
| IATA | HLZ |
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°52'1" E 175°19'55" -37.86696, 175.33195 |
| Location | Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,033 ft (620 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 07R/25L | 2,033 ft (620 m) | 197 ft | Delete duplicate | No |
| 18/36 | — | — | Delete | No |
| 18L/36R | 6,755 ft (2059 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 2,871 ft (875 m) | 197 ft | ASP | No |
Hamilton International Airport at a glance
Hamilton International Airport is a medium airport in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as HLZ. The field elevation of 172 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZHN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 6,755 ft (2059 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZHN 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 Hamilton International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tauranga Airport | NZTG | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Rotorua Regional Airport | NZRO | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Ardmore Airport | NZAR | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Motiti Island Airport | NZOI | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Auckland International Airport | NZAA | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hamilton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 172 ft field elevation of Hamilton 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 Hamilton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hamilton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hamilton International Airport is NZHN, and its IATA code is HLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hamilton International Airport above sea level?
Hamilton International Airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hamilton International Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.8670, 175.3320 — in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tauranga Airport, about 79 km away.
Does NZHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZHN 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 Hamilton International Airport?
Hamilton International Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 6,755 ft (2059 m) with a ASP surface.