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New Plymouth Airport (NZNP/NPL) — New Plymouth, New Zealand

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 124.7
Runways: 05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14/32
Elevation: 97 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

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: NZNP
Name: New Plymouth Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -39.008598
Longitude: 174.179001
Elevation: 97 ft
Country: New Zealand
Municipality: New Plymouth
IATA Code: NPL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

Designation: 05L/23R
Dimensions: 1310x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

Designation: 05R/23L
Dimensions: 1000x30m
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: 1200x40m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 123.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 124.700 MHz
ATIS: 127.050 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 8-12/tonne
Parking Fee: NZD 5-8/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NZD
Remarks: New Plymouth Airport. Taranaki, North Island. Gateway to Mount Taranaki / Egmont. Energy sector (oil and gas). 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.

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. Coastal airport. Mt Taranaki (2518m) can create local weather effects. Runway 1310m. 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.

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Active NOTAMs

B5275/26

caution

VOR out of service

114.4 MHZ 'NP' VOR WITHDRAWN MAINT

2026-11-04 00:00 UTC 2026-11-04 01:00 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

NZNF Norfolk Airport 12 NM NZSD Stratford Airport 20 NM NZHA Hawera Airport 33 NM NZTM Taumarunui Airport 52 NM NZTS Taharoa Aerodrome 56 NM NZTT Te Kuiti Aerodrome 62 NM NZWU Wanganui Airport 69 NM NZRU Waiouru Airport 74 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZNP?: The tower frequency at New Plymouth Airport is 124.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZNP?: New Plymouth Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZNP require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZNP located?: New Plymouth Airport (NZNP) is located in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZNP?: The IATA code for New Plymouth Airport is NPL.
How long is the runway at NZNP?: The main runway at New Plymouth Airport (05L/23R) measures 1310x45m.

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