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Queenstown Airport (NZQN / ZQN)

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NZQN airport at a glance

ICAO code
NZQN
IATA code
ZQN
City
Queenstown
Region
Otago
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
1,171 ft (357 m)
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13)
Coordinates
45.0211° S, 168.7390° E
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Weather & airport info NZQN

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 12 Oct, 23:00 UTC
Wind
12 kt (22 km/h) from west-southwest (240°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
broken clouds at 6,500 ft
Temperature
16 °C (dew point 12 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,007 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR NZQN 122300Z AUTO 24012KT 9999 BKN065/// 16/12 Q1007

Forecast (TAF)

  • 13 Oct, 00:00–03:00 UTC
    15 kt (28 km/h) from west-southwest (250°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft
  • 13 Oct, 00:00–03:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 6 km · Rain
  • 13 Oct, 03:00–21:00 UTCbecoming
    8 kt (15 km/h) from south (170°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft
  • 13 Oct, 03:00–08:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 4 km · Rain · broken clouds at 1,400 ft
  • 13 Oct, 21:00–00:00 UTCbecoming
    10 kt (19 km/h) from west-southwest (240°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 3,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF NZQN 122316Z 1300/1324 25015KT 9999 FEW035 BKN070 TEMPO 1300/1303 6000 RA BECMG 1303/1305 17008KT TEMPO 1303/1308 4000 RA BKN014 BECMG 1321/1323 24010KT

Airport

Elevation
1,171 ft (357 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:57 / 20:05 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
05/231,891 m (6,204 ft)asphaltyes
14/32890 m (2,920 ft)bitumenno

Radio frequencies

  • Flight information: 128
  • Approach: 125.75
  • ATIS: 126.4
  • CTAF: 118.1
  • Tower: 118.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map NZQN

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: TWY B* (* partly closed)

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 NZQN(6)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceFuel: not availableB4887/26· from 16 Oct, 07:00 UTC · until 16 Oct, 15:00 UTC

    At Queenstown Airport, Air BP Jet A1 and Avgas fuel is not available. Swipe card payment for fuel is also not possible.

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    AIR BP JET A1, AVGAS, SWIPECARD FUEL NOT AVBL

    B4887/26 NOTAMN
 Q) NZZC/QFUAU/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610160700 C) 2610161500
 E) AIR BP JET A1, AVGAS, SWIPECARD FUEL NOT AVBL
  • Out of serviceTaxiway centre line lights: unserviceableB4909/26· until 18 Dec, 17:00 UTC

    The taxiway centerline lighting (CL LGT) for taxiway A4 at Queenstown airport is not available due to work in progress.

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    TWY A4 CL LGT NOT AVBL DUE WIP

    B4909/26 NOTAMN
 Q) NZZC/QLXAS/IV/M  /A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610060900 C) 2612181700
 E) TWY A4 CL LGT NOT AVBL DUE WIP
  • Out of serviceRunway centre line lights: unserviceableB4910/26· until 18 Dec, 17:00 UTC

    The runway 05/23 centerline lighting and two adjacent taxiway lights next to taxiway A4 are unavailable due to work in progress.

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    RWY 05/23 RCLL, TWO ADJ CL LIGHTS ADJ TWY A4 NOT AVBL DUE WIP

    B4910/26 NOTAMN
 Q) NZZC/QLCAS/I /BO /A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610060900 C) 2612181700
 E) RWY 05/23 RCLL, TWO ADJ CL LIGHTS ADJ TWY A4 NOT AVBL DUE WIP
  • ClosedRunway: closedB4912/26· until 14 Dec, 17:00 UTC

    All runways are closed after the last scheduled flight due to work in progress. Personnel and equipment are operating.

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    ALL RUNWAYS CLSD AFTER LAST SKED FLT DUE WIP. PERSONNEL AND EQPT OPR

    B4912/26 NOTAMN
 Q) NZZC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610060730 C) 2612141700
 D) DAILY 0730-1700
 E) ALL RUNWAYS CLSD AFTER LAST SKED FLT DUE WIP.
 PERSONNEL AND EQPT OPR

    Hours: DAILY 0730-1700

  • ClosedTaxiway: closedB4926/26· until 04 Jan, 03:00 UTC (estimated)

    Taxiway B between runway holding positions B3 and Y7 is closed to fixed-wing aircraft. This is due to parking, except with prior permission from Queenstown Airport Corporation.

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    TWY B BTN INT RWY HLDG POSITIONS B3 AND Y7 CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT DUE PRKG, EXC WITH PPR FM QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT CORPORATION. CTC AIROPS(AT)QUEENSTOWNAIRPORT.CO.NZ

    B4926/26 NOTAMR B3638/26
 Q) NZZC/QMXLC/IV/M  /A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610052344 C) 2701040300EST
 E) TWY B BTN INT RWY HLDG POSITIONS B3 AND Y7 CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT
 DUE PRKG, EXC WITH PPR FM QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT CORPORATION. CTC
 AIROPS(AT)QUEENSTOWNAIRPORT.CO.NZ
  • Out of serviceTaxiway edge lights: unserviceableB4908/26· until 18 Dec, 17:00 UTC

    The edge lighting of taxiway A3 is temporarily operating with blue lights. This means the boundary of taxiway A3 is marked by blue lights.

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    TWY A3 EDGE LGT, TEMPO BLUE LGT OPR

    B4908/26 NOTAMN
 Q) NZZC/QLYAS/IV/M  /A /000/999/4501S16844E005
 A) NZQN B) 2610052058 C) 2612181700
 E) TWY A3 EDGE LGT, TEMPO BLUE LGT OPR

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 Queenstown International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
21
Departures
12
Different jets
14

Most frequent origins: Nelson Airport (4), Christchurch International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation CJ2 (8), Beechcraft King Air 350 (5), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4).

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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About the airport

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NZQN airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Queenstown airport (NZQN) today?

There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Queenstown (NZQN). Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; Taxiway centre line lights: unserviceable; Runway centre line lights: unserviceable and 1 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. 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.

What is the weather at Queenstown airport (NZQN)?

According to the latest weather report for NZQN (METAR, 12 Oct, 23:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 12 kt (22 km/h) from west-southwest (240°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 16 °C (dew point 12 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Queenstown airport (NZQN)?

Queenstown (NZQN) has 2 runways: runway 05/23 with 1,891 m (6,204 ft), asphalt and runway 14/32 with 890 m (2,920 ft), bitumen. The longest is 1,891 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Queenstown airport (NZQN)?

Frequencies at NZQN: Tower 118.1 MHz and ATIS 126.4 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Queenstown International Airport?

The ICAO code is NZQN and the IATA code is ZQN. 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 NZQN airport?

Queenstown International Airport sits at 1,171 ft (357 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Pacific/Auckland.

Can I fly to NZQN by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Queenstown International 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 NZQN?

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