Nelson Airport (NZNS / NSN)
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NZNS airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- NZNS
- IATA code
- NSN
- City
- Nelson
- Region
- Nelson
- Country
- New Zealand
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13)
- Coordinates
- 41.2983° S, 173.2210° E
- Empty legs from
- 0
- Empty legs to
- 0
Weather & airport info NZNS
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:10 / 20:10 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,347 m (4,420 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 02L/20R | 731 m (2,398 ft) | grass | no |
| 17/35 | 600 m (1,970 ft) | grass | no |
| 06/24 | 526 m (1,726 ft) | grass | no |
Radio frequencies
- Flight information: 123.7
- Approach: 127.4
- ATIS: 129.1
- Clearance: 123.3
- CTAF: 127.4
- Tower: 127.4
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map NZNS
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for NZNS(1)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- NoticeAircraft stand: changedB5390/26· until 30 Nov, 04:00 UTC
Aircraft stand 21 at Nelson airport has been re-located north of its published position. Aircraft stand 22 has been re-located northwest of its published position.
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ACFT STAND 21 RE-LOCATED N OF PUBLISHED PSN ACFT STAND 22 RE-LOCATED NW OF PUBLISHED PSN
B5390/26 NOTAMN Q) NZZC/QMPCH/IV/BO /A /000/999/4118S17313E005 A) NZNS B) 2611030128 C) 2611300400 E) ACFT STAND 21 RE-LOCATED N OF PUBLISHED PSN ACFT STAND 22 RE-LOCATED NW OF PUBLISHED PSN
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Nelson Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 70
- Departures
- 61
- Different jets
- 15
Most frequent origins: Christchurch International Airport (23), Wellington International Airport (13), Auckland International Airport (7), Hamilton International Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: Christchurch International Airport (21), Wellington International Airport (15), Auckland International Airport (7), Woodbourne Airport (6), Hamilton International Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (101), Beechcraft King Air 350 (21), Cessna Citation Sovereign (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3).
Wednesday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- High Terrain HelicoptersHelicopter
- Kootenay Valley HelicoptersHelicopter
- PHI International New ZealandHelicopter
- Inflite ChartersMount Cook (NZMC) · Turboprop, Helicopter
- OriginairTurboprop
- Helicopter Charter NelsonHelicopter
- Helicopters Nelson New ZealandHelicopter
- Tasman AviationTurboprop
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About the airport
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NZNS airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Nelson airport (NZNS) today?
There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Nelson (NZNS). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Nelson airport (NZNS)?
Nelson (NZNS) has 4 runways: runway 02/20 with 1,347 m (4,420 ft), asphalt, runway 02L/20R with 731 m (2,398 ft), grass, runway 17/35 with 600 m (1,970 ft), grass and runway 06/24 with 526 m (1,726 ft), grass. The longest is 1,347 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Nelson airport (NZNS)?
Frequencies at NZNS: Tower 127.4 MHz and ATIS 129.1 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Nelson Airport?
The ICAO code is NZNS and the IATA code is NSN. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of NZNS airport?
Nelson Airport sits at 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Can I fly to NZNS by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Nelson Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to NZNS?
No empty legs from or to Nelson Airport are listed right now. The list is updated several times a day. You can also request a charter flight.