Auckland International Airport is a large airport serving Auckland, New Zealand. Its IATA code is AKL and its ICAO code is NZAA. The airport lies at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05R/23L, 11,926 ft (3,635 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AKL
- ICAO code
- NZAA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 23 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- -37.0120, 174.7863
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 11,926 ft · 3,635 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Auckland International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GBZ Great Barrier Aerodrome | Claris, New Zealand | 105 km · 65 mi |
| HLZ Hamilton International Airport | Hamilton, New Zealand | 107 km · 66 mi |
| WRE Whangarei Airport | Whangarei, New Zealand | 143 km · 89 mi |
| TRG Tauranga Airport | Tauranga, New Zealand | 145 km · 90 mi |
| ROT Rotorua Regional Airport | Rotorua, New Zealand | 182 km · 113 mi |
| KKE Kerikeri Airport | Kerikeri, New Zealand | 210 km · 130 mi |
| WHK Whakatāne Airport | Whakatāne, New Zealand | 214 km · 133 mi |
| TUO Taupo Airport | Taupo, New Zealand | 223 km · 139 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AKL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,159 | 1,342 | 1,166 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,408 | 5,224 | 4,540 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,840 | 5,493 | 4,773 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,425 | 6,478 | 5,629 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,487 | 6,516 | 5,663 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,965 | 6,813 | 5,920 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,025 | 7,472 | 6,493 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,169 | 7,562 | 6,571 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,502 | 7,768 | 6,751 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,038 | 8,101 | 7,040 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,199 | 8,823 | 7,667 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,215 | 8,833 | 7,676 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,069 | 10,606 | 9,216 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,197 | 11,307 | 9,826 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,364 | 11,411 | 9,916 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,541 | 11,521 | 10,011 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.800 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Auckland International Airport?
The IATA code of Auckland International Airport is AKL and its ICAO code is NZAA.
Where is Auckland International Airport located?
Auckland International Airport is in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand, at -37.0120, 174.7863.
What time zone is Auckland International Airport in?
Auckland International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Auckland International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05R/23L, 11,926 ft (3,635 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Auckland International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ), about 105 km (65 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.