Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Hamilton International Airport (IATA: HLZ · ICAO: NZHN) is a medium-sized airport serving Hamilton, New Zealand. It lies at 37.8670° S, 175.3320° E, 172 ft (52 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hamilton International Airport
Hamilton International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hamilton in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code HLZ and the ICAO code NZHN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hamilton International Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2059 m (6755 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, delete duplicate, delete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 172 ft (52 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) about 39 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 ≈ 2,059 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton International Airport
Where is Hamilton International Airport located?
Hamilton International Airport is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 37.8670° S, 175.3320° E.
What is the airport code for Hamilton International Airport?
Hamilton International Airport has an IATA code of HLZ and an ICAO code of NZHN.
How long is the runway at Hamilton International Airport?
Hamilton International Airport's longest runway is about 2059 m (6755 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Hamilton International Airport have?
Hamilton International Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, delete duplicate, delete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Hamilton International Airport a major airport?
Hamilton International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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