Hood Airport (NZMS)
Medium airport · Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Hood Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZMS |
| IATA | MRO |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°58'29" E 175°38'4" -40.97463, 175.63454 |
| Location | Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 06C/24C | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06L/24R | 1,476 ft (450 m) | 66 ft | GRS | No |
| 06R/24L | 3,478 ft (1060 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 10/28 | 3,419 ft (1042 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Hood Airport at a glance
Hood Airport is a medium airport in Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as MRO. The field elevation of 364 ft (111 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZMS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 06C/24C — offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06C points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZMS 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 Hood Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paraparaumu Airport | NZPP | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Palmerston North Airport | NZPM | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Wellington International Airport | NZWN | 80 km (43 NM) |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | NZOH | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Wanganui Airport | NZWU | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hood Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 364 ft field elevation of Hood 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 Hood Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hood Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hood Airport is NZMS, and its IATA code is MRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hood Airport above sea level?
Hood Airport sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hood Airport located?
The airport lies at -40.9746, 175.6345 — in Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paraparaumu Airport, about 55 km away.
Does NZMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZMS 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 Hood Airport?
Hood Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 06C/24C, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a ASP surface.