New Plymouth Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-18New Plymouth Airport serves the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It sits about 11 km northeast of the city centre, close to the town of Bell Block. The current site opened in 1966 and replaced an older grass airfield roughly 3 km to the southwest. During World War II the RNZAF used the field as Bell Block Airbase.
Services at New Plymouth Airport
4 of 6 available- 1optionParkingNew Plymouth Airport Car ParkView parking guide
- 2optionsCar RentalsAvis, HertzView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsSentry Hill MotelView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesAir New ZealandView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers412K411,661 in 2016
- Services5listed across 4 of 6 types
- Local timeAuckland time
- IATANPLICAO NZNP
- Opened1966
- Runways3
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- TEDomesticTe HonoAir New Zealand
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- New PlymouthSouthwest of the airport11 km
- Bell BlockSouthwest of the airport4 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for New Plymouth Airport?
New Plymouth Airport uses the following codes: IATA: NPL, ICAO: NZNP. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is New Plymouth Airport located?
New Plymouth Airport is located in New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand. The airport coordinates are -39.0086°, 174.1790°.
What services are available at New Plymouth Airport?
New Plymouth Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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