Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), NAPIER

NPE is the IATA airport code for Hawke's Bay Airport (NAPIER, New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZNR.

Airport

Hawke's Bay Airport is a medium airport in NAPIER, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,750 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 2 m (6 ft).

Hawke's Bay Airport, located in Napier, New Zealand, serves as a regional airport offering both domestic and international flights. The airport, designated with the IATA code NPE and ICAO code NZNH, is an important gateway for travelers heading to the scenic Hawke's Bay region.

The airport is equipped with a single terminal, providing essential facilities for passengers, including cafes and shops. Major airlines operating out of Hawke's Bay Airport include Air New Zealand and Jetstar, with popular routes connecting to Auckland, Wellington, and other key destinations.

Established in 1932, Hawke's Bay Airport has grown to accommodate increasing passenger traffic, reflecting the regional economic significance and its role in promoting tourism and business opportunities in Hawke's Bay. The airport's strategic location supports connections for both leisure and commercial purposes.

Basic Information

Full Name

Hawke's Bay Airport

IATA Code

NPE

ICAO Code

NZNR

Location

NAPIER, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at NPE

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.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

2 m (6 ft)

Longest runway

1,750 m (5,741 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
16/34	1,750 m (5,741 ft)	asphalt	Yes
07/25	1,219 m (4,000 ft)	other surface	No

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

No business class ticket or lounge membership? Many lounges at Hawke's Bay Airport sell day passes, usually for a few hours with food, drinks, Wi-Fi and sometimes showers. Book ahead: walk-in prices are often higher and lounges can turn people away when full.

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NPE: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Hawke's Bay Airport?

The airport code of Hawke's Bay Airport is NPE (IATA) and NZNR (ICAO).

Which city is NPE airport in?

Hawke's Bay Airport is in NAPIER, New Zealand.

Does Hawke's Bay Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. NPE has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Website

http://www.hawkesbay-airport.co.nz/

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Airport

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