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Nearest Airport to Palmerston North: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palmerston North is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), about 4.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 127 km away.

Closest airport PMR Palmerston North Airport 4.0 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

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

Airports near Palmerston North

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Palmerston North Airport Palmerston North, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
PMR 4.0 km2 mi · ~5 min
2
RNZAF Base Ohakea New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
OHA 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
3
Otaki Airport Otaki, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
NZOT 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
4
Wanganui Airport Wanganui, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WAG 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
5
Hood Airport Masterton, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
MRO 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
6
Paraparaumu Airport New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
PPQ 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 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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Hawke's Bay Airport Napier, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
NPE 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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Picton Aerodrome Koromiko, New Zealand · Airfield Airports in New Zealand
PCN 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
10
Taupo Airport Taupo, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
TUO 184 km115 mi · ~3 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

Feilding Airport11 km
Foxpine Aerodrome31 km
Dannevirke Aerodrome · NZDV42 km
Alfredton Airport43 km
Taihape Airport76 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palmerston North?

The nearest airport to Palmerston North is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), about 4.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 127 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Palmerston North?

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

What other airports are near Palmerston North?

RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) — 25 km, Otaki Airport — 62 km and Wanganui Airport (WAG) — 66 km.

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Palmerston North Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.