Queenstown International Airport
Queenstown International Airport (NZQN/ZQN) serves Queenstown, New Zealand. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 14/32). Field elevation is 1171 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NZQN
- Name: Queenstown International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -45.021099
- Longitude: 168.738998
- Elevation: 1171 ft
- Country: New Zealand
- Municipality: Queenstown
- IATA Code: ZQN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 1891x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 890x10m
- Surface: BITUM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100, 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 128.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 125.750 MHz
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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 15-20/tonne
- Parking Fee: NZD 8-12/tonne per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NZD
- Remarks: Queenstown Airport. Major South Island tourism hub. Gateway to Central Otago ski fields, Milford Sound, and adventure tourism. Queenstown Airport Corporation. 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. Premium pricing for tourism destination.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. NZ Customs and MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) biosecurity. APIS via NZCS. Passenger Arrival Card required. Services to Australia.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Curfew 22:00-06:00 local. Challenging mountainous terrain. Special runway procedures. RNAV (RNP) approaches essential. Strong winds and turbulence common. Noise management plan. Runway 1919m.
Airport Services
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New Zealand Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at NZQN?
- The tower frequency at Queenstown International Airport is 118.1, 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NZQN?
- Queenstown International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does NZQN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Queenstown International Airport (New Zealand).