Timaru Airport (TIU)

TIU is the IATA airport code for Timaru Airport (New Zealand). Its ICAO code is NZTU.

Airport

Timaru Airport is a medium airport in Timaru, New Zealand with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 1,280 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 27 m (89 ft).

Timaru Airport is located in Timaru, New Zealand, serving as a regional airport connecting various domestic destinations. The airport operates with the IATA code TIU and ICAO code NZTU. It primarily supports domestic flights, with key airlines like Air New Zealand offering services to popular locations.

The airport features a single terminal catering to both arrivals and departures, ensuring efficient management of passenger flow. It plays a vital role in the regional economy by facilitating air travel for business and tourism, and it is equipped to handle a variety of aircraft, contributing to the overall transport infrastructure.

Founded in the latter half of the 20th century, Timaru Airport has evolved to meet the growing demands of air travel in New Zealand. It remains significant for local communities, providing essential connectivity to larger cities and serving as a hub for domestic flights within the region.

Basic Information

Full Name

Timaru Airport

IATA Code

TIU

ICAO Code

NZTU

Location

Timaru, New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Time Zone

Pacific/Auckland

How early to be at TIU

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

27 m (89 ft)

Longest runway

1,280 m (4,200 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
02/20	1,280 m (4,200 ft)	asphalt	Yes
02L/20R	1,188 m (3,898 ft)	grass	No
11/29	1,113 m (3,652 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 Timaru 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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TIU: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Timaru Airport?

The airport code of Timaru Airport is TIU (IATA) and NZTU (ICAO).

Which city is TIU airport in?

Timaru Airport is in Timaru, New Zealand.

Does Timaru Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Wikipedia

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

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