Palmerston North Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Palmerston North, New Zealand. Its IATA code is PMR and its ICAO code is NZPM. The airport lies at an elevation of 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 6,240 ft (1,902 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PMR
- ICAO code
- NZPM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 151 ft (46 m)
- Coordinates
- -40.3206, 175.6170
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,240 ft · 1,902 m | 148 ft · 45 m | UNK | No |
| 07L/25R | 6,240 ft · 1,902 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 1,995 ft · 608 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Palmerston North Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WAG Wanganui Airport | Wanganui, New Zealand | 64 km · 40 mi |
| WLG Wellington International Airport | Wellington, New Zealand | 131 km · 81 mi |
| NPE Hawke's Bay Airport | Napier, New Zealand | 143 km · 89 mi |
| PCN Picton Aerodrome | Koromiko, New Zealand | 180 km · 112 mi |
| TUO Taupo Airport | Taupo, New Zealand | 180 km · 112 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 191 km · 119 mi |
| BHE Woodbourne Airport | Blenheim, New Zealand | 198 km · 123 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 229 km · 142 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PMR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,271 | 1,411 | 1,226 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,561 | 5,320 | 4,623 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,198 | 5,715 | 4,967 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,670 | 6,630 | 5,761 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,750 | 6,680 | 5,805 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,009 | 6,841 | 5,944 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,696 | 7,267 | 6,315 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,891 | 7,389 | 6,421 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,689 | 7,884 | 6,851 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,112 | 8,147 | 7,080 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,296 | 8,883 | 7,719 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,309 | 8,891 | 7,726 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,243 | 10,714 | 9,310 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,538 | 11,519 | 10,010 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,739 | 11,644 | 10,118 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,905 | 11,747 | 10,208 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | OHAKEA APP | 125.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 129.700 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Palmerston North Airport?
The IATA code of Palmerston North Airport is PMR and its ICAO code is NZPM.
Where is Palmerston North Airport located?
Palmerston North Airport is in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand, at -40.3206, 175.6170.
What time zone is Palmerston North Airport in?
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 6,240 ft (1,902 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Palmerston North Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wanganui Airport (WAG), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.