Gisborne Airport
Gisborne Airport (NZGS/GIS) serves Gisborne, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 5 runways (03/21, 09/27). Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZGS
- Name: Gisborne Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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, 127.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 127.300 MHz
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
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New Zealand Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZGS?
- The tower frequency at Gisborne Airport is 127.3, 127.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZGS?
- Gisborne Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZGS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gisborne Airport (New Zealand).