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Queenstown International Airport (NZQN/ZQN) — Queenstown, New Zealand

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 05/23, 14/32
Elevation: 1,171 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 · Aug 14

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 21:00Z

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: NZQN
Name: Queenstown International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
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: Pacific/Auckland
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 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 128.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 125.750 MHz
ATIS: 126.400 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 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
APIS 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.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 06:00
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

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

B5199/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

HEL EXTERNAL SLING LOAD OPS NOT AUTH NORTH OF TWY Y AND SOUTH OF TWY A

2026-11-26 09:00 UTC 2026-11-29 17:00 UTC

B5196/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 14/32 NOT AVBL FOR TKOF AND LDG DUE WIP

2026-10-26 09:00 UTC 2026-11-11 17:00 UTC

B5197/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 14/32 CLSD BTN TWY A AND TWY C DUE WIP

2026-10-26 09:00 UTC 2026-11-11 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NZGY Glenorchy Airport 17 NM NZCS Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome 18 NM NZCW Cromwell/Louburn Airport 20 NM NZWF Wanaka Airport 28 NM NZLX Alexandra Aerodrome 29 NM NZRX Roxburgh Aerodrome 38 NM NZMF Milford Sound Airport 41 NM NZMJ Martins Bay Aerodrome 50 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NZQN?: The tower frequency at Queenstown International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at NZQN?: Queenstown International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does NZQN require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Biosecurity declaration mandatory. Permit details for New Zealand
Where is NZQN located?: Queenstown International Airport (NZQN) is located in Queenstown, New Zealand.
What is the IATA code for NZQN?: The IATA code for Queenstown International Airport is ZQN.
How long is the runway at NZQN?: The main runway at Queenstown International Airport (05/23) measures 1891x45m.
Is NZQN a port of entry?: Yes, Queenstown International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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