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Gisborne Airport

Gisborne · New ZealandICAO NZGS

Gisborne Airport (GIS) is an airport serving Gisborne, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 38° 39' 47.9" S, 177° 58' 40.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).

Destinations
2
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details

IATA Code
GIS
ICAO Code
NZGS
City
Gisborne
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
05:32 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-38.6633°
Longitude:177.9780°

Popular Routes from GIS

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
AKLAuckland, New Zealand208 mi0h 54mshort-haul85 kgView
WLGWellington, New Zealand249 mi0h 58mshort-haul102 kgView

Airlines Operating at GIS

1 active airline serving Gisborne Airport.

Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Gisborne Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Whakatane AirportWHKWhakataneNew Zealand124 km
Hawke's Bay AirportNPENAPIERNew Zealand131 km
Taupo AirportTUOTaupoNew Zealand165 km
Rotorua Regional AirportROTRotoruaNew Zealand158 km
Tauranga AirportTRGTaurangaNew Zealand191 km
Hamilton International AirportHLZHamiltonNew Zealand248 km
Palmerston North AirportPMRPalmerston NorthNew Zealand274 km
New Plymouth AirportNPLNew PlymouthNew Zealand332 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
38° 39' 47.9" S
Longitude (DMS)
177° 58' 40.8" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-38.663300
Longitude (Decimal)
177.977997
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
GMT+12
Current Local Time
05:32 AM
Elevation (ft)
15 ft
Elevation (m)
5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Gisborne Airport?
The IATA code for Gisborne Airport is GIS, and its ICAO code is NZGS. The airport is located in Gisborne, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from GIS?
There are 2 direct destinations available from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from GIS?
There are 1 airlines operating from GIS, including Air New Zealand.
What timezone is Gisborne Airport in?
Gisborne Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Gisborne Airport?
Gisborne Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.

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