Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ), Claris
GBZ is the IATA airport code for Great Barrier Aerodrome (Claris, New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZGB.
Airport
Great Barrier Aerodrome is a small airport in Claris, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 930 m long (other surface), at an elevation of 6 m (20 ft).
Great Barrier Aerodrome is located in Claris, New Zealand, serving as a small regional airport for the Great Barrier Island. It operates mainly domestic flights, connecting the island to the mainland.
The airport holds the IATA code GBZ and is primarily served by local airlines such as Air New Zealand and rugged air services. Popular destinations include Auckland and other regional hubs.
Established to facilitate transport and logistics to and from the scenic and remote island, Great Barrier Aerodrome plays a crucial role in supporting tourism and local economies.
Basic Information
How early to be at GBZ
- International flights
- 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
- Domestic flights
- 2 to 2.5 hours before departure
Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.
Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.
All details for GBZ →An estimate, never a promise. Check your airline before you go. How we work this out
Key facts
Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.
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GBZ: questions and answers
What is the airport code of Great Barrier Aerodrome?
The airport code of Great Barrier Aerodrome is GBZ (IATA) and NZGB (ICAO).
Which city is GBZ airport in?
Great Barrier Aerodrome is in Claris, New Zealand.
Does Great Barrier Aerodrome have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes. GBZ has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.
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Nearby airports
- RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai 97 km
- Ardmore Airport (AMZ) 98 km
- Auckland International Airport (AKL) 105 km
- Whangarei Airport (WRE) 113 km
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