Hawke's Bay Airport (NZNR)
Medium airport · Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Hawke's Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZNR |
| IATA | NPE |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 39°27'57" E 176°52'12" -39.46580, 176.86999 |
| Location | Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 98 ft | COM | No |
| 16/34 | 5,741 ft (1750 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Hawke's Bay Airport at a glance
Hawke's Bay Airport is a medium airport in Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as NPE. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZNR 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 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 5,741 ft (1750 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZNR 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 Hawke's Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wairoa Airport | NZWO | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Taupo Airport | NZAP | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Gisborne Airport | NZGS | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Palmerston North Airport | NZPM | 143 km (77 NM) |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | NZOH | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hawke's Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hawke's Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hawke's Bay Airport is NZNR, and its IATA code is NPE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hawke's Bay Airport above sea level?
Hawke's Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hawke's Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at -39.4658, 176.8700 — in Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wairoa Airport, about 68 km away.
Does NZNR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZNR 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 Hawke's Bay Airport?
Hawke's Bay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,741 ft (1750 m) with a ASPH surface.