Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT): Codes, Runways & Location
Rotorua Regional Airport (IATA: ROT · ICAO: NZRO) is a medium-sized airport serving Rotorua, New Zealand. It lies at 38.1092° S, 176.3170° E, 935 ft (285 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rotorua Regional Airport
Rotorua Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rotorua in New Zealand. It is identified by the IATA code ROT and the ICAO code NZRO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rotorua Regional Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1622 m (5321 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: unk, grass, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 935 ft (285 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) about 40 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 ≈ 1,622 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rotorua Regional Airport
Where is Rotorua Regional Airport located?
Rotorua Regional Airport is located in Rotorua, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 38.1092° S, 176.3170° E.
What is the airport code for Rotorua Regional Airport?
Rotorua Regional Airport has an IATA code of ROT and an ICAO code of NZRO.
How long is the runway at Rotorua Regional Airport?
Rotorua Regional Airport's longest runway is about 1622 m (5321 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Rotorua Regional Airport have?
Rotorua Regional Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with unk, grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is Rotorua Regional Airport a major airport?
Rotorua Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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