Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR): Codes, Runways & Location
Alexandra Aerodrome (IATA: ALR · ICAO: NZLX) is a medium-sized airport serving Alexandra, New Zealand. It lies at 45.2105° S, 169.3711° E, 752 ft (229 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alexandra Aerodrome
Alexandra Aerodrome is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alexandra in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code ALR and the ICAO code NZLX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alexandra Aerodrome has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt. The field elevation is 752 ft (229 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Queenstown Airport (ZQN) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandra Aerodrome
Where is Alexandra Aerodrome located?
Alexandra Aerodrome is located in Alexandra, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 45.2105° S, 169.3711° E.
What is the airport code for Alexandra Aerodrome?
Alexandra Aerodrome has an IATA code of ALR and an ICAO code of NZLX.
How long is the runway at Alexandra Aerodrome?
Alexandra Aerodrome's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Alexandra Aerodrome have?
Alexandra Aerodrome has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is Alexandra Aerodrome a major airport?
Alexandra Aerodrome is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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