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Gisborne Airport

Gisborne, New Zealand

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Gisborne Airport

Gisborne, New Zealand
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Gateway to the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island.

Opened
1942
Location
Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne Airport (IATA: GIS, ICAO: NZGS) is a regional airport serving Gisborne, a city on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is one of the closest airports in the world to the International Date Line, making Gisborne among the first cities to greet each new day. The airport handles domestic scheduled services connecting Gisborne to major New Zealand cities, primarily Auckland and Wellington. It plays an important role in regional connectivity for the Tairāwhiti region, supporting both passenger and freight operations. The facility is owned and operated by Gisborne District Council and features a modest terminal suited to its regional traffic volumes. The surrounding area is known for viticulture, forestry, and agriculture, all of which benefit from the airport's freight capabilities.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building serving domestic passengers with basic check-in, lounge, and baggage facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport includes taxis and rental cars, with the airport located approximately 3 kilometres from the Gisborne city centre.
Airlines here
Air New Zealand operates scheduled domestic services through Gisborne Airport, connecting the city to Auckland and Wellington.
Notable facts
  • ›Gisborne Airport is situated close to the International Date Line, making it one of the first airports in the world to receive each new day.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the Gisborne District Council.
  • ›It serves the Tairāwhiti region, supporting both passenger travel and freight for local industries including forestry and viticulture.
  • ›The airport has a single sealed runway designated 14/32.
  • ›Gisborne city is historically significant as one of the first places in the world to see the sunrise each day.
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Airlines serving this airport

Air New Zealand
NZ

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GIS → WLGNZ · BEH
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Encyclopaedia

Gisborne Airport is a regional airport located in the suburb of Elgin, 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from the city centre of Gisborne on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway. The airport has a single terminal with four tarmac gates. Gisborne Airport covers an area of around 160 ha. It includes a sealed and night-capable runway at 1,310 m (4,300 ft) in length, as well as three grass runways suitable for light aircraft.

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