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New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth, New Zealand

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New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Routes out
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Destinations
NZNP
ICAO
97 ft
Elevation
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Taranaki's gateway beneath the shadow of Mount Taranaki.

Opened
1936
Location
New Plymouth, New Zealand
New Plymouth Airport (IATA: NPL, ICAO: NZNP) is the primary commercial airport serving New Plymouth and the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It handles domestic scheduled services connecting the region to major New Zealand cities. The airport serves the energy and agricultural sectors that are central to the Taranaki economy, handling both passenger and freight traffic. Its runway and facilities support turboprop and regional jet operations suited to the domestic routes it serves. Situated approximately 11 kilometres east of the New Plymouth city centre, the airport is managed by the Taranaki Airport Limited and plays an important role in regional connectivity for both business and leisure travellers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling all domestic passenger departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle bus services connecting the airport to the New Plymouth city centre.
Airlines here
Air New Zealand is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic services through New Plymouth Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits approximately 11 kilometres east of New Plymouth's city centre.
  • ›Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont) is a prominent landmark visible from the airport vicinity.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
  • ›Taranaki Airport Limited is the governing body responsible for airport operations.
  • ›The Taranaki region's oil and gas industry generates significant business travel through the airport.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air New Zealand
NZ

Routes

NPL → AKLNZ · DH3 AT7
NPL → CHCNZ · DH3
NPL → WLGNZ · DH3
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New Plymouth Airport
Encyclopaedia

New Plymouth Airport serves the city of New Plymouth, and the surrounding region of Taranaki. It is located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and is 11 km from the city centre, on State Highway 3 north to Auckland, and 4 km from the outer suburb/satellite town of Bell Block.

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