Auckland International Airport (AKL): Codes, Runways & Location
Auckland International Airport (IATA: AKL · ICAO: NZAA) is a large airport serving Auckland, New Zealand. It lies at 37.0120° S, 174.7863° E, 23 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Auckland International Airport
Auckland International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Auckland in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code AKL and the ICAO code NZAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Auckland International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3635 m (11926 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 23 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ardmore Airport (AMZ) about 17 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 ≈ 3,635 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Auckland International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Auckland International Airport
Where is Auckland International Airport located?
Auckland International Airport is located in Auckland, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.0120° S, 174.7863° E.
What is the airport code for Auckland International Airport?
Auckland International Airport has an IATA code of AKL and an ICAO code of NZAA.
How long is the runway at Auckland International Airport?
Auckland International Airport's longest runway is about 3635 m (11926 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Auckland International Airport have?
Auckland International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Auckland International Airport a major airport?
Auckland International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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