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Nearest Airport to Nelson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN), about 5.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 127 km away.

Closest airport NSN Nelson Airport 5.8 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car

Closest international WLG Wellington International Airport 127 km · 79 mi · ~2 h 16 min by car

Airports near Nelson

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Nelson Airport Nelson, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
NSN 5.8 km4 mi · ~6 min
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Woodbourne Airport Blenheim, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
BHE 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Picton Aerodrome Koromiko, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
PCN 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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Wellington International Airport Wellington, New Zealand · International Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
WLG 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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Paraparaumu Airport New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
PPQ 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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Westport Airport Westport, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WSZ 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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Otaki Airport Otaki, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
NZOT 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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Hood Airport Masterton, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
MRO 200 km124 mi · ~3 h 34 min
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Wanganui Airport Wanganui, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WAG 207 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
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RNZAF Base Ohakea New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
OHA 213 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

Wagner's Field15 km
Malibu Park Airfield20 km
Tasman / Kina Peninsula Airstrip21 km
Harley Road Strip23 km
Upper Moutere Strip23 km
Upper Moutere Airstrip23 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Nelson; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nelson?

The nearest airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN), about 5.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 127 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nelson?

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 127 km from Nelson in a straight line — roughly 2 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Nelson?

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) — 56 km, Picton Aerodrome (PCN) — 57 km and Wellington International Airport (WLG) — 127 km.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Nelson Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.