Invercargill Airport (NZNV)
Medium airport · Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Invercargill Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZNV |
| IATA | IVC |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 46°24'45" E 168°18'47" -46.41240, 168.31300 |
| Location | Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,251 ft (2210 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 2,280 ft (695 m) | 66 ft | GRS | No |
| 07/25 | 1,398 ft (426 m) | 66 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 2,996 ft (913 m) | 82 ft | GRS | No |
Invercargill Airport at a glance
Invercargill Airport is a medium airport in Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as IVC. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZNV 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 4 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,251 ft (2210 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZNV 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 Invercargill Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manapouri Airport | NZMO | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Dunedin International Airport | NZDN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | NZLX | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Queenstown Airport | NZQN | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Wanaka Airport | NZWF | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Invercargill Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Invercargill 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 Invercargill Airport
What is the ICAO code of Invercargill Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Invercargill Airport is NZNV, and its IATA code is IVC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Invercargill Airport above sea level?
Invercargill Airport sits at an elevation of 5 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 Invercargill Airport located?
The airport lies at -46.4124, 168.3130 — in Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manapouri Airport, about 110 km away.
Does NZNV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZNV 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 Invercargill Airport?
Invercargill Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,251 ft (2210 m) with a ASP surface.