Tauranga Airport (NZTG)
Medium airport · Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Airport data
| Name | Tauranga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NZTG |
| IATA | TRG |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°40'19" E 176°11'46" -37.67190, 176.19600 |
| Location | Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,100 ft (640 m) | 197 ft | GRE | No |
| 07/25 | 5,988 ft (1825 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 07L/25R | 2,460 ft (750 m) | 180 ft | Grass | No |
| 07R/25L | 5,988 ft (1825 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 1,886 ft (575 m) | 148 ft | GRE | No |
Tauranga Airport at a glance
Tauranga Airport is a medium airport in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand, known to airline systems as TRG. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NZTG 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 5 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 5,988 ft (1825 m) of asp 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 NZTG 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 Tauranga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motiti Island Airport | NZOI | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Rotorua Regional Airport | NZRO | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Whakatāne Airport | NZWK | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Hamilton International Airport | NZHN | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Taupo Airport | NZAP | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tauranga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Tauranga 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 Tauranga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tauranga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tauranga Airport is NZTG, and its IATA code is TRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tauranga Airport above sea level?
Tauranga Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tauranga Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.6719, 176.1960 — in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Motiti Island Airport, about 20 km away.
Does NZTG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NZTG 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 Tauranga Airport?
Tauranga Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,988 ft (1825 m) with a ASP surface.