Alexandra Aerodrome (NZLX)
Medium airport · Alexandra, Otago Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Alexandra Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZLX |
| IATA | ALR |
| Elevation | 752 ft (229 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 45°12'38" E 169°22'16" -45.21050, 169.37111 |
| Location | Alexandra, Otago Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,139 ft (652 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
| 14L/32R | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
| 14R/32L | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Alexandra Aerodrome at a glance
Alexandra Aerodrome is a medium airport in Alexandra, Otago Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as ALR. The field elevation of 752 ft (229 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZLX 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 — 14L/32R — offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of grs surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZLX 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 Alexandra Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | NZQN | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Wanaka Airport | NZWF | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Dunedin International Airport | NZDN | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Pukaki Airport | NZUK | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Oamaru Airport | NZOU | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alexandra Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 752 ft field elevation of Alexandra Aerodrome 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 Alexandra Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Alexandra Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Alexandra Aerodrome is NZLX, and its IATA code is ALR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alexandra Aerodrome above sea level?
Alexandra Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 752 feet (229 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alexandra Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at -45.2105, 169.3711 — in Alexandra, Otago Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Queenstown Airport, about 53 km away.
Does NZLX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZLX 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 Alexandra Aerodrome?
Alexandra Aerodrome has 3 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a GRS surface.