Airport code
NPL — New Plymouth Airport
NPL is the IATA code for New Plymouth Airport, an airport serving New Plymouth, New Zealand. Its ICAO code is NZNP, and it operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -39.0086, 174.1790 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).
Overview
About New Plymouth Airport
New Plymouth Airport serves the city of New Plymouth, and the surrounding region of Taranaki. It is located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and is 11 km from the city centre, on State Highway 3 north to Auckland, and 4 km from the outer suburb/satellite town of Bell Block.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NPL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NZNP |
| Airport name | New Plymouth Airport |
| City | New Plymouth |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -39.0086 |
| Longitude | 174.1790 |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for New Plymouth Airport?
The IATA code for New Plymouth Airport is NPL.
What is the ICAO code for New Plymouth Airport?
The ICAO code for New Plymouth Airport is NZNP.
Where is NPL airport located?
New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is located in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
What time zone is NPL in?
New Plymouth Airport operates in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to NPL?
The nearest airport to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, about 129 km away.
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