Rotorua Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rotorua, New Zealand. Its IATA code is ROT and its ICAO code is NZRO. The airport lies at an elevation of 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 18R/36L, 5,321 ft (1,622 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ROT
- ICAO code
- NZRO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 935 ft (285 m)
- Coordinates
- -38.1092, 176.3170
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 18L/36R | 2,732 ft · 833 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Grass | No |
| 18R/36L | 5,321 ft · 1,622 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rotorua Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TRG Tauranga Airport | Tauranga, New Zealand | 50 km · 31 mi |
| WHK Whakatāne Airport | Whakatāne, New Zealand | 57 km · 35 mi |
| TUO Taupo Airport | Taupo, New Zealand | 73 km · 45 mi |
| HLZ Hamilton International Airport | Hamilton, New Zealand | 90 km · 56 mi |
| GIS Gisborne Airport | Gisborne, New Zealand | 157 km · 98 mi |
| NPE Hawke's Bay Airport | Napier, New Zealand | 158 km · 98 mi |
| AKL Auckland International Airport | Auckland, New Zealand | 182 km · 113 mi |
| NPL New Plymouth Airport | New Plymouth, New Zealand | 211 km · 131 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ROT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,300 | 1,429 | 1,242 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,566 | 5,323 | 4,625 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,012 | 5,600 | 4,866 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,464 | 6,502 | 5,650 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,606 | 6,590 | 5,727 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,875 | 6,757 | 5,872 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,845 | 7,360 | 6,396 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,134 | 7,540 | 6,552 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,669 | 7,872 | 6,841 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,961 | 8,054 | 6,999 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,149 | 8,792 | 7,640 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,343 | 8,913 | 7,745 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,236 | 10,710 | 9,306 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,373 | 11,416 | 9,920 | View route |
| LHR London | 18,508 | 11,500 | 9,994 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 18,704 | 11,622 | 10,099 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CHRISTCHURCH APP | 119.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.800 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 121.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 121.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rotorua Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Rotorua Regional Airport is ROT and its ICAO code is NZRO.
Where is Rotorua Regional Airport located?
Rotorua Regional Airport is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand, at -38.1092, 176.3170.
What time zone is Rotorua Regional Airport in?
Rotorua Regional 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 Rotorua Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18R/36L, 5,321 ft (1,622 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rotorua Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tauranga Airport (TRG), about 50 km (31 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.