Palmerston North Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 9h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Palmerston North Airport
Palmerston North Airport, originally called Milson Aerodrome, is an airport in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand, serving Palmerston North and the Central North Island regions. It is located in the suburb of Milson, on the outskirts of Palmerston North, New Zealand, approximately 5.5 km (3.4ml) NE from the central business district of Palmerston North. The airport is 100% owned by the Palmerston North City Council and covers an area of 208ha. The airport is New Zealand's 8th busiest and handled a total of 515,727 passengers in the 2016 financial year. The airport handles around 30 commercial passenger flights per day to and from Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch and Nelson as well as cargo flights on week nights between Auckland and Christchurch.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Palmerston North Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: NZAA.
Live weather
NZAALive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L / 25R▸ displaced | 6,240 ft / 1,902 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 07 / 25 | 6,240 ft / 1,902 m | 148 ft | Unk | Unlit | Open |
| 07R / 25L | 1,995 ft / 608 m | 197 ft | Grs | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | OHAKEA APP | 125.100 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 129.700 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.600 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.700 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.600 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(11)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZC378, RANGITIKEI CFZ | Class B | Controlled | GND | FL600 |
| NZC377 MANAWATU CFZ | Class B | Controlled | 0 ft MSL | FL600 |
| CTA C & D | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA346, OHAKEA, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 4500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZA335, OHAKEA, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZA339, OHAKEA, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| NZA333, OHAKEA, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 3500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA351, PALMERSTON NORTH, CTR D | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| NZM507, EAST COAST | Special use | Prohibited | 9500 ft MSL | FL660 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,647 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,460 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,713 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,677 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,604 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,453 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,663 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 213 ft | 1,332 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palmerston North Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Palmerston North Airport?
The ICAO code for Palmerston North Airport is NZPM, and its IATA code is PMR.
Where is Palmerston North Airport located?
Palmerston North Airport is medium airport located in Palmerston North, New Zealand, at an elevation of 151 ft (46 m).
How many runways does Palmerston North Airport have?
Palmerston North Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 6,240 ft / 1,902 m.
Which airlines fly to Palmerston North Airport?
Airlines historically serving Palmerston North Airport include Air New Zealand (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Palmerston North Airport?
Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Palmerston North Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Palmerston North Airport in?
Palmerston North Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Palmerston North Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Palmerston North Airport is approximately 22.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Palmerston North Airport?
The nearest airport to Palmerston North Airport is Feilding Airport (NZFI), about 3.9 nm to the n, followed by RNZAF Base Ohakea and Foxpine Aerodrome.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Palmerston North Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.