Hamilton International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Hamilton, New Zealand. Its IATA code is HLZ and its ICAO code is NZHN. The airport lies at an elevation of 172 ft (52 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 18L/36R, 6,755 ft (2,059 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HLZ
- ICAO code
- NZHN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 172 ft (52 m)
- Coordinates
- -37.8670, 175.3320
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,033 ft · 620 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Grass | No |
| 07R/25L | 2,033 ft · 620 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Delete duplicate | No |
| 18/36 | — | — | Delete | No |
| 18L/36R | 6,755 ft · 2,059 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 2,871 ft · 875 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hamilton International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TRG Tauranga Airport | Tauranga, New Zealand | 79 km · 49 mi |
| ROT Rotorua Regional Airport | Rotorua, New Zealand | 90 km · 56 mi |
| AKL Auckland International Airport | Auckland, New Zealand | 107 km · 66 mi |
| TUO Taupo Airport | Taupo, New Zealand | 117 km · 73 mi |
| WHK Whakatāne Airport | Whakatāne, New Zealand | 139 km · 86 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 162 km · 101 mi |
| GBZ Great Barrier Aerodrome | Claris, New Zealand | 181 km · 112 mi |
| NPE Hawke's Bay Airport | Napier, New Zealand | 222 km · 138 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HLZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,212 | 1,375 | 1,194 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,476 | 5,267 | 4,577 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,947 | 5,559 | 4,831 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,512 | 6,532 | 5,676 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,529 | 6,542 | 5,685 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,948 | 6,803 | 5,912 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,921 | 7,407 | 6,437 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,113 | 7,527 | 6,541 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,579 | 7,816 | 6,792 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,030 | 8,097 | 7,036 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,215 | 8,832 | 7,675 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,255 | 8,858 | 7,697 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,145 | 10,654 | 9,258 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,303 | 11,373 | 9,883 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,467 | 11,475 | 9,971 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,647 | 11,587 | 10,069 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CHRISTCHURCH APP | 125.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.600 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hamilton International Airport?
The IATA code of Hamilton International Airport is HLZ and its ICAO code is NZHN.
Where is Hamilton International Airport located?
Hamilton International Airport is in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand, at -37.8670, 175.3320.
What time zone is Hamilton International Airport in?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18L/36R, 6,755 ft (2,059 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hamilton International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tauranga Airport (TRG), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.