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Nelson Airport (NZNS/NSN) — Nelson, New Zealand

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
127.4
Runways
02/20, 02L/20R, 06/24, 17/35
Elevation
17 ft

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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
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: NZNS
  • Name: Nelson Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -41.298302
  • Longitude: 173.220993
  • Elevation: 17 ft
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Municipality: Nelson
  • IATA Code: NSN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 1347x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 02L/20R

  • Designation: 02L/20R
  • Dimensions: 731x60m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 526x24m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 600x60m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 127.400 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 123.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 127.400 MHz
  • ATIS: 129.100 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 10-14/tonne
  • Parking Fee: NZD 6-9/tonne per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: NZD
  • Remarks: Nelson Airport. Top of South Island. Sunniest city in NZ. Gateway to Abel Tasman NP and Nelson Lakes. 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: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Short runway (1347m) limits aircraft types. Surrounded by hills - special approach procedures. Strong NW winds common. Noise abatement over Tahunanui Beach.

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

B5254/26
caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND 22 CLSD
2026-10-26 19:56 UTC 2026-11-02 04:00 UTC
B5236/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
GRASS TWY A4 CLSD DUE WIP
2026-10-24 20:34 UTC 2026-10-30 04:00 UTC
B5089/26
caution
Runway lighting issue
THE FOLLOWING LANDING AREA LGT FAC REPLACED WITH HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) LIGHTS RWY 02/20 RWY EDGE LGT RWY 02 RWY END LGT RWY 20 RWY END LGT RWY 02 RWY THR LGT RWY 20 RWY THR LGT RWY 02 ALS RWY 20 ALS
2026-10-16 10:55 UTC 2026-10-28 11:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZMK Motueka Airport 15 NM NZWB Woodbourne Airport 32 NM NZPN Picton Aerodrome 33 NM NZOM Omaka Blenheim Airport 35 NM NZLE Lake Station Airport 35 NM NZTK Takaka Airport 35 NM NZML Molesworth Airport 47 NM NZMR Murchison Airport 51 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at NZNS?
The tower frequency at Nelson Airport is 127.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZNS?
Nelson Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZNS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZNS located?
Nelson Airport (NZNS) is located in Nelson, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZNS?
The IATA code for Nelson Airport is NSN.
How long is the runway at NZNS?
The main runway at Nelson Airport (02/20) measures 1347x45m.
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