Queenstown Airport
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About Queenstown Airport
Queenstown International Airport is an international airport located in Frankton, Otago, New Zealand, which serves the resort town of Queenstown. The airport handled 2.7 million passengers in the calendar year 2025, making it the fourth busiest airport in New Zealand by passenger total passenger traffic. The airport is known for its scenery and challenging approach to land due to the nearby high terrain and proximity to housing.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Queenstown 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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23▸ displaced | 6,204 ft / 1,891 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 14 / 32▸ displaced | 2,920 ft / 890 m | 33 ft | Bitum | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | FIS | 128.000 MHz |
| APP | Queenstown Approach | 125.750 MHz |
| ATIS | Queenstown ATIS | 126.400 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.100 MHz |
| DLV | Queenstown Delivery | 121.900 MHz |
| TWR | Queenstown Tower | 118.100 MHz |
Services & operations
Queenstown Airport offers various ground services including car rentals and transport options.
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZC776, FIORDLAND CFZ | Class B | Controlled | GND | 11000 ft MSL |
| NZA947, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | FL245 | FL600 |
| CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 13500 ft MSL | FL600 |
| NZA934, CHRISTCHURCH, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | FL175 | FL600 |
| NZA731, QUEENSTOWN, CTA C | Class C | Controlled | 7500 ft MSL | FL175 |
| NZA756, QUEENSTOWN, CTR C | Class D | CTR | GND | 7500 ft MSL |
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 Queenstown Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Queenstown Airport?
The ICAO code for Queenstown Airport is NZQN, and its IATA code is ZQN.
Where is Queenstown Airport located?
Queenstown Airport is large airport located in Queenstown, New Zealand, at an elevation of 1,171 ft (357 m).
How many runways does Queenstown Airport have?
Queenstown Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,204 ft / 1,891 m.
Which airlines fly to Queenstown Airport?
Airlines historically serving Queenstown Airport include Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Queenstown Airport?
Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Queenstown Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Queenstown Airport in?
Queenstown Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Queenstown Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Queenstown Airport is approximately 25.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Queenstown Airport?
The nearest airport to Queenstown Airport is Glenorchy Airport (NZGY), about 17.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome and Cromwell/Louburn Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Queenstown Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.