Nelson Airport (NSN)

NSN is the IATA airport code for Nelson Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZNS.

Airport

Nelson Airport is a medium airport in Nelson, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,347 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 5 m (17 ft).

Nelson Airport is located in Nelson, New Zealand, serving as a regional gateway to the surrounding areas. It operates domestic flights and connects with several key destinations across the country. The airport is identified by the IATA code NSN and the ICAO code NZNS.

Key airlines operating at Nelson Airport include Air New Zealand, providing essential connections for both leisure and business travelers. Popular routes from this airport include flights to Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch.

The airport features a single terminal that accommodates passenger services and facilities necessary for regional air travel, ensuring a convenient experience for all visitors.

Basic Information

Full Name

Nelson Airport

IATA Code

NSN

ICAO Code

NZNS

Location

Nelson, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at NSN

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

5 m (17 ft)

Longest runway

1,347 m (4,420 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
02/20	1,347 m (4,420 ft)	asphalt	Yes
02L/20R	731 m (2,398 ft)	grass	No
17/35	600 m (1,970 ft)	grass	No
06/24	526 m (1,726 ft)	grass	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 Nelson 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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NSN: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Nelson Airport?

The airport code of Nelson Airport is NSN (IATA) and NZNS (ICAO).

Which city is NSN airport in?

Nelson Airport is in Nelson, New Zealand.

Does Nelson Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Website

http://www.nelsonairport.co.nz/

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Airport_(New_Zealand)

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