Palmerston North Airport (PMR): Codes, Runways & Location
Palmerston North Airport (IATA: PMR · ICAO: NZPM) is a medium-sized airport serving Palmerston North, New Zealand. It lies at 40.3206° S, 175.6170° E, 151 ft (46 m) above sea level.
Overview of Palmerston North Airport
Palmerston North Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Palmerston North in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code PMR and the ICAO code NZPM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Palmerston North Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1902 m (6240 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: unk, asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 151 ft (46 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) about 23 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 ≈ 1,902 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerston North Airport
Where is Palmerston North Airport located?
Palmerston North Airport is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 40.3206° S, 175.6170° E.
What is the airport code for Palmerston North Airport?
Palmerston North Airport has an IATA code of PMR and an ICAO code of NZPM.
How long is the runway at Palmerston North Airport?
Palmerston North Airport's longest runway is about 1902 m (6240 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Palmerston North Airport have?
Palmerston North Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with unk, asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Palmerston North Airport a major airport?
Palmerston North Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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