Timaru Airport
Timaru · New ZealandICAO NZTU
Timaru Airport (TIU) is an airport serving Timaru, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 44° 18' 10.1" S, 171° 13' 30.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from TIU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLG | Wellington, New Zealand | 274 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 112 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TIU
1 active airline serving Timaru Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Timaru Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokitika Airfield | HKK | Hokitika | New Zealand | 178 km |
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Christchurch | New Zealand | 139 km |
| Dunedin Airport | DUD | Dunedin | New Zealand | 198 km |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | Westport | New Zealand | 286 km |
| Queenstown International Airport | ZQN | Queenstown International | New Zealand | 213 km |
| Nelson Airport | NSN | Nelson | New Zealand | 372 km |
| Invercargill Airport | IVC | Invercargill | New Zealand | 327 km |
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | Woodbourne | New Zealand | 377 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 44° 18' 10.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 171° 13' 30.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -44.302799
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 171.225006
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 06:45 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 89 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 27 m
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