Manapouri Airport (NZMO)
Medium airport · Southland Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Manapouri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZMO |
| IATA | TEU |
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 45°31'59" E 167°38'60" -45.53310, 167.64999 |
| Location | Southland Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,547 ft (1081 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Manapouri Airport at a glance
Manapouri Airport is a medium airport in Southland Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as TEU. The field elevation of 687 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZMO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 3,547 ft (1081 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZMO 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 Manapouri Airport
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 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Invercargill Airport | NZNV | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | NZLX | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Wanaka Airport | NZWF | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Dunedin International Airport | NZDN | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manapouri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 687 ft field elevation of Manapouri 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 Manapouri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manapouri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manapouri Airport is NZMO, and its IATA code is TEU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manapouri Airport above sea level?
Manapouri Airport sits at an elevation of 687 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manapouri Airport located?
The airport lies at -45.5331, 167.6500 — in Southland Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Queenstown Airport, about 103 km away.
Does NZMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZMO 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 Manapouri Airport?
Manapouri Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,547 ft (1081 m) with a ASP surface.