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New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth · New ZealandICAO NZNP

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is an airport serving New Plymouth, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 39° 0' 31.0" S, 174° 10' 44.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).

Destinations
3
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
97/ 30m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details

IATA Code
NPL
ICAO Code
NZNP
City
New Plymouth
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
97 ft
Local Time
05:39 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-39.0086°
Longitude:174.1790°

Popular Routes from NPL

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
AKLAuckland, New Zealand142 mi0h 46mshort-haul58 kgView
CHCChristchurch, New Zealand321 mi1h 6mshort-haul132 kgView
WLGWellington, New Zealand163 mi0h 49mshort-haul67 kgView

Airlines Operating at NPL

1 active airline serving New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Wanganui AirportWAGWanganuiNew Zealand128 km
Taupo AirportTUOTaupoNew Zealand168 km
Hamilton International AirportHLZHamiltonNew Zealand162 km
Auckland International AirportAKLAucklandNew Zealand228 km
Paraparaumu AirportPPQParaparaumuNew Zealand222 km
Palmerston North AirportPMRPalmerston NorthNew Zealand191 km
Woodbourne AirportBHEWoodbourneNew Zealand280 km
Wellington International AirportWLGWellingtonNew Zealand263 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
39° 0' 31.0" S
Longitude (DMS)
174° 10' 44.4" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-39.008598
Longitude (Decimal)
174.179001
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
GMT+12
Current Local Time
05:39 AM
Elevation (ft)
97 ft
Elevation (m)
30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for New Plymouth Airport?
The IATA code for New Plymouth Airport is NPL, and its ICAO code is NZNP. The airport is located in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from NPL?
There are 3 direct destinations available from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from NPL?
There are 1 airlines operating from NPL, including Air New Zealand.
What timezone is New Plymouth Airport in?
New Plymouth Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of New Plymouth Airport?
New Plymouth Airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 meters) above sea level.

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