Medium airport · Invercargill, New Zealand
Invercargill Airport
The airport has a main secured terminal, a backup international secured terminal and 5 tarmac gates. Its IATA code is IVC. Its ICAO code is NZNV. It has 4 runways, longest 7,251 ft (ASP). Elevation 5 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Invercargill, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IVC |
| ICAO code | NZNV |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 7,251 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 46.4124° S, 168.3130° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Invercargill Airport is known for
The airport has a main secured terminal, a backup international secured terminal and 5 tarmac gates.
History
Instead, a large flood protection scheme was built, but during its construction heavy rain and an unusually high tidal surge flooded it again in 1987.
Official website: http://www.invercargillairport.co.nz/index.htm — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Invercargill Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rakiura National Park · New Zealand · 45.6 miles away
- Fiordland National Park · New Zealand · 84.8 miles away
- Mount Aspiring National Park · New Zealand · 141.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Invercargill Airport?
The airport has a main secured terminal, a backup international secured terminal and 5 tarmac gates.
What is the airport code for Invercargill Airport?
Invercargill Airport — its IATA code is IVC and its ICAO code is NZNV.
Where is Invercargill Airport located?
Invercargill Airport serves Invercargill, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 46.4124° S, 168.3130° E.
What is the history of Invercargill Airport?
Instead, a large flood protection scheme was built, but during its construction heavy rain and an unusually high tidal surge flooded it again in 1987.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5045
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invercargill_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.