New Plymouth Airport (NPL): Codes, Runways & Location
New Plymouth Airport (IATA: NPL · ICAO: NZNP) is a medium-sized airport serving New Plymouth, New Zealand. It lies at 39.0086° S, 174.1790° E, 97 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of New Plymouth Airport
New Plymouth Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of New Plymouth in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code NPL and the ICAO code NZNP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
New Plymouth Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1310 m (4298 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: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 97 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wanganui Airport (WAG) about 129 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 ≈ 1,310 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Plymouth Airport
Where is New Plymouth Airport located?
New Plymouth Airport is located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 39.0086° S, 174.1790° E.
What is the airport code for New Plymouth Airport?
New Plymouth Airport has an IATA code of NPL and an ICAO code of NZNP.
How long is the runway at New Plymouth Airport?
New Plymouth Airport's longest runway is about 1310 m (4298 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does New Plymouth Airport have?
New Plymouth Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is New Plymouth Airport a major airport?
New Plymouth Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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