Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Paraparaumu Airport (IATA: PPQ · ICAO: NZPP) is a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It lies at 40.9047° S, 174.9890° E, 22 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Paraparaumu Airport
Paraparaumu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code PPQ and the ICAO code NZPP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Paraparaumu Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1350 m (4429 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, unk. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 22 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Otaki Airport about 19 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 ≈ 1,350 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paraparaumu Airport
Where is Paraparaumu Airport located?
Paraparaumu Airport is located in New Zealand. Its coordinates are 40.9047° S, 174.9890° E.
What is the airport code for Paraparaumu Airport?
Paraparaumu Airport has an IATA code of PPQ and an ICAO code of NZPP.
How long is the runway at Paraparaumu Airport?
Paraparaumu Airport's longest runway is about 1350 m (4429 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Paraparaumu Airport have?
Paraparaumu Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass, unk surfacing.
Is Paraparaumu Airport a major airport?
Paraparaumu Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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