Taupo Airport (TUO)

TUO is the IATA airport code for Taupo Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZAP.

Airport

Taupo Airport is a medium airport in Taupo, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,386 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 407 m (1,335 ft).

Taupo Airport, located in the city of Taupo, New Zealand, serves as a domestic airport with regional connections. It operates under the IATA code TUO and the ICAO code NZTP, making it a key point for travelers visiting the stunning Lake Taupo area.

The airport features one terminal that accommodates various airlines, enabling access to popular destinations within New Zealand. Key airlines operating from Taupo include Air New Zealand and Taupo Air, providing essential links to larger hubs.

Founded in the mid-20th century, Taupo Airport has developed into a vital infrastructure for tourism and regional transport, contributing significantly to the local economy and connecting visitors to the scenic wonders of the North Island.

Basic Information

Full Name

Taupo Airport

IATA Code

TUO

ICAO Code

NZAP

Location

Taupo, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at TUO

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

407 m (1,335 ft)

Longest runway

1,386 m (4,547 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
17/35	1,386 m (4,547 ft)	asphalt	Yes
10/28	670 m (2,198 ft)	grass	No

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

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Lounge access

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TUO: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Taupo Airport?

The airport code of Taupo Airport is TUO (IATA) and NZAP (ICAO).

Which city is TUO airport in?

Taupo Airport is in Taupo, New Zealand.

Does Taupo Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Wikipedia

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

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