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Gisborne Airport (NZGS/GIS) — Gisborne, New Zealand

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 127.3
Runways: 03/21, 09/27, 14/32, 14L/32R +
Elevation: 15 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 22

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 22:00Z

2026-10-092026-10-22

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZGS
Name: Gisborne Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -38.6633
Longitude: 177.977997
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: Gisborne
IATA Code: GIS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 1150x60m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 1170x60m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: UNK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14L/32R

Designation: 14L/32R
Dimensions: 763x60m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14R/32L

Designation: 14R/32L
Dimensions: 1310x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 127.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 127.300 MHz
ATIS: 126.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NZD 8-10/tonne
Parking Fee: NZD 5-7/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NZD
Remarks: Gisborne Airport. East Cape, North Island. First city to see the sunrise. Wine and surf region. Council-owned. GST (15%) applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Z Energy. Available during operating hours. Regional pricing.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Unique airport with railway line crossing the main runway. Coastal weather. Runway 1310m.

Airport Services

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New Zealand Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours
Landing Lead Time: Private: no formal landing permit system -- comply with NZCAR Part 91. FAOC: allow 6-8 weeks for initial certification.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.

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Active NOTAMs

B5221/26

info Upcoming

114.2 MHZ 'GS' VOR/DME WITHDRAWN MAINT

2026-10-28 20:30 UTC 2026-10-29 03:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZWO Wairoa Airport 34 NM NZOP Opotiki Airport 50 NM NZGA Galatea Airfield 60 NM NZWK Whakatane Airport 67 NM NZNR Hawke s Bay Airport 71 NM NZAE Mount Tarawera Airport 73 NM NZRK Rangitaiki Airfield 77 NM NZHS Hastings Aerodrome 82 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZGS?: The tower frequency at Gisborne Airport is 127.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZGS?: Gisborne Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZGS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZGS located?: Gisborne Airport (NZGS) is located in Gisborne, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZGS?: The IATA code for Gisborne Airport is GIS.
How long is the runway at NZGS?: The main runway at Gisborne Airport (03/21) measures 1150x60m.

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