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Hamilton International Airport (NZHN/HLZ) — Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton International Airport (NZHN/HLZ) serves Hamilton, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 5 runways (07/25, 07R/25L). Field elevation is 172 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
· Aug 16
22 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z
2026-08-032026-08-16
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZHN
- Name: Hamilton International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -37.866699
- Longitude: 175.332001
- Elevation: 172 ft
- Country: New Zealand
- Municipality: Hamilton
- IATA Code: HLZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 620x30m
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 620x60m
- Surface: Delete duplicate
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: Delete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18L/36R
- Designation: 18L/36R
- Dimensions: 2059x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18R/36L
- Designation: 18R/36L
- Dimensions: 875x60m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.900, 122.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 125.300 MHz
- ATIS: 128.600 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: 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 10-14/tonne
- Parking Fee: NZD 6-9/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NZD
- Remarks: Hamilton Airport. Waikato region, North Island. Gateway to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. Growing international aspirations. GST (15%) applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Z Energy, BP. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. NZ Customs and MPI biosecurity available. International charter capability. Passenger Arrival Card required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Fog common in Waikato basin, especially autumn/winter mornings. Runway 2193m. Noise abatement procedures.
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.
Active NOTAMs
B4031/26
caution
Lighting restriction
RWY 18L RWY END ID LGT U/S
2026-08-11 05:55:49
Until further notice
B3868/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 18L INSET TKOF PSN - INFO INCORPORATED IN SUP
2026-07-30 22:40:43
Until further notice
B3848/26
caution
VOR issue
'HN' VOR OKAY
2026-07-30 00:30:48
Until further notice
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZHN?
- The tower frequency at Hamilton International Airport is 122.9, 122.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZHN?
- Hamilton International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZHN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hamilton International Airport (New Zealand).
- Where is NZHN located?
- Hamilton International Airport (NZHN) is located in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is the IATA code for NZHN?
- The IATA code for Hamilton International Airport is HLZ.
- How long is the runway at NZHN?
- The main runway at Hamilton International Airport (07/25) measures 620x30m.
- Does NZHN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Hamilton International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18L/36R.
- Is NZHN a port of entry?
- Yes, Hamilton International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.