Medium airport · Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson Airport
Nelson Airport is a medium airport serving Nelson, New Zealand. Its IATA code is NSN. Its ICAO code is NZNS. It has 4 runways, longest 4,420 ft (ASP). Elevation 17 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nelson, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NSN |
| ICAO code | NZNS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 4,420 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.2967° S, 173.2243° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.nelsonairport.co.nz/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Nelson Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Te Papa Museum · New Zealand · 80.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Nelson Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Abel Tasman National Park · New Zealand · 30.4 miles away
- Kahurangi National Park · New Zealand · 33.9 miles away
- Nelson Lakes National Park · New Zealand · 60.5 miles away
- Paparoa National Park · New Zealand · 104.3 miles away
- Arthur's Pass National Park · New Zealand · 134.4 miles away
- Egmont National Park · New Zealand · 147.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in New Zealand
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Nelson Airport?
Nelson Airport — its IATA code is NSN and its ICAO code is NZNS.
Where is Nelson Airport located?
Nelson Airport serves Nelson, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 41.2967° S, 173.2243° E.
How high is Nelson Airport?
Nelson Airport sits at 17 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5044
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Airport_(New_Zealand)
Page last updated 13 November 2026.