Palmerston North Airport (NZPM)
Medium airport · Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Palmerston North Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZPM |
| IATA | PMR |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°19'14" E 175°37'1" -40.32060, 175.61700 |
| Location | Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,240 ft (1902 m) | 148 ft | UNK | No |
| 07L/25R | 6,240 ft (1902 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 1,995 ft (608 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
Palmerston North Airport at a glance
Palmerston North Airport is a medium airport in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as PMR. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZPM 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 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 6,240 ft (1902 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZPM 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 Palmerston North Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | NZOH | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Wanganui Airport | NZWU | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Hood Airport | NZMS | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Paraparaumu Airport | NZPP | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Wellington International Airport | NZWN | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palmerston North Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palmerston North Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palmerston North Airport is NZPM, and its IATA code is PMR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palmerston North Airport above sea level?
Palmerston North Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palmerston North Airport located?
The airport lies at -40.3206, 175.6170 — in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RNZAF Base Ohakea, about 23 km away.
Does NZPM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZPM 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 Palmerston North Airport?
Palmerston North Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,240 ft (1902 m) with a UNK surface.