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Medium airportScheduled service

Taupo Airport

IATA TUOICAO NZAP🇳🇿 Taupo
Coordinates
38.7397°S, 176.0840°E
Elevation
1,335 ft (407 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NZ-WKO
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
17:13
Civil dusk
17:43

About 9h 43m 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 Taupo Airport

Taupō Airport is a small airport 8 km (5.0 mi) to the south of Taupō township on the eastern shores of Lake Taupō, New Zealand.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Taupo Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: NZAA.

Live weather

NZAA

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 354,547 ft / 1,386 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
10 / 282,198 ft / 670 m105 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISCHRISTCHURCH FIS123.600 MHz
AWIBAWIB125.200 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.400 MHz
UNICUNICOM118.400 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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
NZB477_B, TAUPO MBZClass AControlled3000 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZB477_A, TAUPO MBZClass AControlledGND6500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
NZG451, TAUPOSpecial useGliding sector6500 ft MSLFL165

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Taupo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Taupo Airport?

The ICAO code for Taupo Airport is NZAP, and its IATA code is TUO.

Where is Taupo Airport located?

Taupo Airport is medium airport located in Taupo, New Zealand, at an elevation of 1,335 ft (407 m).

How many runways does Taupo Airport have?

Taupo Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,547 ft / 1,386 m.

Which airlines fly to Taupo Airport?

Airlines historically serving Taupo Airport include Air New Zealand (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Taupo Airport?

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

What time zone is Taupo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Taupo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taupo Airport is approximately 21.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Taupo Airport?

The nearest airport to Taupo Airport is Centennial Park Aerodrome (NZCG), about 5.1 nm to the nne, followed by Rangitaiki Airfield and Turangi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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