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Palmerston North Airport (NZPM/PMR) — Palmerston North, New Zealand

Palmerston North Airport (NZPM/PMR) serves Palmerston North, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (07/25, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 151 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Aug 16
23 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 6 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z
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: NZPM
  • Name: Palmerston North Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -40.320599
  • Longitude: 175.617004
  • Elevation: 151 ft
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Municipality: Palmerston North
  • IATA Code: PMR
  • 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: 1902x45m
  • Surface: UNK
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 1902x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 608x60m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.600, 120.600 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 125.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 129.700 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: Palmerston North Airport. Manawatu-Wanganui, North Island. RNZAF base (Ohakea) nearby. University city. Council-owned. GST (15%) applicable.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Z Energy, BP. Good availability. RNZAF operations nearby ensure fuel supply.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. RNZAF Base Ohakea nearby.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Situated in Manawatu Plains; exposed to strong NW winds (foehn effect). Runway 1847m. Military traffic (RNZAF) in area.

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

B4017/26 caution
Apron closed
APRON ADJ FIELDAIR ENGINEERING CLSD DUE WIP. ADJ PRKG MAY BE ALLOCATED WITH 30 MIN PN TO RFFS. TEL +64 21 024 42555
2026-08-10 20:56:09 Until further notice
B4093/26 info
ALL GRASS MOV AREAS CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT DUE SFC COND
2026-08-16 17:55:00 2026-08-23 21:00:00
B4038/26 info
METAR AUTO OKAY
2026-08-12 03:05:43 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at NZPM?
The tower frequency at Palmerston North Airport is 120.6, 120.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZPM?
Palmerston North Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZPM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Palmerston North Airport (New Zealand).
Where is NZPM located?
Palmerston North Airport (NZPM) is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZPM?
The IATA code for Palmerston North Airport is PMR.
How long is the runway at NZPM?
The main runway at Palmerston North Airport (07/25) measures 1902x45m.
Does NZPM have an ILS approach?
Yes, Palmerston North Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
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