Medium airport · Masterton, New Zealand
Hood Airport
The aerodrome was named after George Hood, a pioneer Masterton aviator who died trying to make the first Trans-Tasman crossing in 1928. Its IATA code is MRO. Its ICAO code is NZMS. It has 5 runways, longest 4,101 ft (UNK). Elevation 364 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Masterton, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MRO |
| ICAO code | NZMS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 5 runways, longest 4,101 ft (UNK) |
| Elevation | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.9746° S, 175.6345° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hood Airport is known for
The aerodrome was named after George Hood, a pioneer Masterton aviator who died trying to make the first Trans-Tasman crossing in 1928.
History
Air New Zealand stopped serving the airport from 5 February 2014.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Hood Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Te Papa Museum · New Zealand · 49.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hood Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Whanganui National Park · New Zealand · 100.4 miles away
- Tongariro National Park · New Zealand · 122.6 miles away
- Abel Tasman National Park · New Zealand · 139.1 miles away
- Egmont National Park · New Zealand · 143.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Paraparaumu Airport
34.0 miles awayPalmerston North Airport
45.2 miles awayWellington International Airport
49.5 miles awayRNZAF Base Ohakea
54.7 miles awayWanganui Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hood Airport?
The aerodrome was named after George Hood, a pioneer Masterton aviator who died trying to make the first Trans-Tasman crossing in 1928.
What is the airport code for Hood Airport?
Hood Airport — its IATA code is MRO and its ICAO code is NZMS.
Where is Hood Airport located?
Hood Airport serves Masterton, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 40.9746° S, 175.6345° E.
What is the history of Hood Airport?
Air New Zealand stopped serving the airport from 5 February 2014.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5041
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_Aerodrome
Page last updated 13 November 2026.