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Mount Cook Airport (NZMC/MON) — New Zealand

At a glance

Tower: 118.6
Runways: 13/31
Elevation: 2,153 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NZMC
Name: Mount Cook Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -43.764999
Longitude: 170.132996
Elevation: 2153 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: MON
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 1572x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.600 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 123.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers NZMC. Check the official AIS before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZMC?: The tower frequency at Mount Cook Airport is 118.6 MHz.
Does NZMC require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZMC located?: Mount Cook Airport (NZMC) is located in New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZMC?: The IATA code for Mount Cook Airport is MON.
How long is the runway at NZMC?: The main runway at Mount Cook Airport (13/31) measures 1572x30m.

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