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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Paraparaumu Airport

IATA PPQICAO NZPP
Coordinates
40.9047°S, 174.9890°E
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NZ-WGN
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
23° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:11
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:11
Civil dusk
17:42

About 9h 29m 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 Paraparaumu Airport

Paraparaumu Airport

Kapiti Coast Airport, also spelt Kāpiti Coast Airport and previously called Paraparaumu Airport, is on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island, between the Wellington dormitory suburbs of Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu to the east, and Raumati Beach to the south. The Wharemauku Stream flows through part of the airport's land.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NZPP

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (5)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34UnkUnlitOpen
16R / 34L▸ displaced4,429 ft / 1,350 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
11L / 29R▸ displaced3,366 ft / 1,026 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen
16L / 34R2,001 ft / 610 m295 ftGrsUnlitOpen
11R / 29L1,345 ft / 410 m295 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPWELLINGTON APP122.300 MHz
AWIBAWIB128.400 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZB680, PARAPARAUMU MBZClass AControlledGNDFL999
NZC681, TARARUA CFZClass BControlledGNDFL600
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA637, WELLINGTON, CTA CClass CControlled4500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle367 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paraparaumu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paraparaumu Airport?

The ICAO code for Paraparaumu Airport is NZPP, and its IATA code is PPQ.

Where is Paraparaumu Airport located?

Paraparaumu Airport is medium airport located in New Zealand, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Paraparaumu Airport have?

Paraparaumu Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 4,429 ft / 1,350 m.

Which airlines fly to Paraparaumu Airport?

Airlines historically serving Paraparaumu Airport include Air New Zealand (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Paraparaumu Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Paraparaumu Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Paraparaumu Airport in?

Paraparaumu Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Paraparaumu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paraparaumu Airport is approximately 23° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paraparaumu Airport?

The nearest airport to Paraparaumu Airport is Otaki Airport (NZOT), about 10.3 nm to the ne, followed by Papawai Airfield and Wellington International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Paraparaumu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.