Timaru Airport is a medium-sized airport serving New Zealand. Its IATA code is TIU and its ICAO code is NZTU. The airport lies at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TIU
- ICAO code
- NZTU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 89 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- -44.3028, 171.2250
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,200 ft · 1,280 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 3,898 ft · 1,188 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Grass | No |
| 11/29 | 3,652 ft · 1,113 m | 295 ft · 90 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Timaru Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHC Christchurch International Airport | Christchurch, New Zealand | 138 km · 86 mi |
| WKA Wanaka Airport | Wanaka, New Zealand | 164 km · 102 mi |
| HKK Hokitika Airfield | New Zealand | 178 km · 111 mi |
| DUD Dunedin International Airport | Dunedin, New Zealand | 198 km · 123 mi |
| ZQN Queenstown Airport | Queenstown, New Zealand | 212 km · 132 mi |
| WSZ Westport Airport | Westport, New Zealand | 287 km · 178 mi |
| IVC Invercargill Airport | Invercargill, New Zealand | 327 km · 203 mi |
| NSN Nelson Airport | Nelson, New Zealand | 372 km · 231 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TIU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,069 | 1,286 | 1,117 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,329 | 5,175 | 4,497 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,429 | 5,859 | 5,091 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,855 | 6,745 | 5,861 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,229 | 6,977 | 6,063 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,324 | 7,037 | 6,115 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,479 | 7,133 | 6,198 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,564 | 7,185 | 6,244 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,485 | 7,758 | 6,741 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,601 | 8,451 | 7,344 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,951 | 8,669 | 7,533 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,810 | 9,202 | 7,997 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,963 | 10,540 | 9,159 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 18,563 | 11,534 | 10,023 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 19,006 | 11,810 | 10,262 | View route |
| LHR London | 19,007 | 11,810 | 10,263 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTRL | FLIGHT INFORMATION & TIMARU QNH – CHRISTCHURCH CONTROL | 129.300 |
| Unattended | 119.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Timaru Airport?
The IATA code of Timaru Airport is TIU and its ICAO code is NZTU.
Where is Timaru Airport located?
Timaru Airport is in Canterbury Region, New Zealand, at -44.3028, 171.2250.
What time zone is Timaru Airport in?
Timaru 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 Timaru Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Timaru Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 138 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.