Airport code
AKL — Auckland International Airport
AKL is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport, an airport serving Auckland, New Zealand. Its ICAO code is NZAA, and it operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -37.0081, 174.7920 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).
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About Auckland International Airport
Auckland Airport is an international airport serving Auckland, the most populous city in New Zealand. It is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling almost 19 million passengers in the calendar year 2025, including 8.5 million domestic, and 10.4 million international. The airport is operated by Auckland International Airport Limited and is located near Māngere, a residential suburb, and Airport Oaks, a service-hub suburb 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of the Auckland city centre. It serves as the principal hub for Air New Zealand, and the New Zealand operating base for Jetstar.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AKL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NZAA |
| Airport name | Auckland International Airport |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -37.0081 |
| Longitude | 174.7920 |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,926 ft (3,635 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport?
The IATA code for Auckland International Airport is AKL.
What is the ICAO code for Auckland International Airport?
The ICAO code for Auckland International Airport is NZAA.
Where is AKL airport located?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
What time zone is AKL in?
Auckland International Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to AKL?
The nearest airport to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, about 105 km away.
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