Paraparaumu Airport (NZPP)
Medium airport · Wellington Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Paraparaumu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZPP |
| IATA | PPQ |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 40°54'17" E 174°59'20" -40.90470, 174.98900 |
| Location | Wellington Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 3,366 ft (1026 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 11R/29L | 1,345 ft (410 m) | 295 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 16L/34R | 2,001 ft (610 m) | 295 ft | GRS | No |
| 16R/34L | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Paraparaumu Airport at a glance
Paraparaumu Airport is a medium airport in Wellington Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as PPQ. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZPP 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 — 16R/34L — offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NZPP 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 Paraparaumu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | NZWN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Hood Airport | NZMS | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Palmerston North Airport | NZPM | 84 km (45 NM) |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | NZOH | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Wanganui Airport | NZWU | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paraparaumu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paraparaumu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paraparaumu Airport is NZPP, and its IATA code is PPQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paraparaumu Airport above sea level?
Paraparaumu Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paraparaumu Airport located?
The airport lies at -40.9047, 174.9890 — in Wellington Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wellington International Airport, about 49 km away.
Does NZPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZPP 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 Paraparaumu Airport?
Paraparaumu Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a ASP surface.