Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · New Zealand

NZMSMRO

Hood Airport

Masterton, New Zealand

ICAO

NZMS

IATA

MRO

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

364 ft

Country

New Zealand

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at NZMS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hood Airport (NZMS / MRO) in Masterton, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

NZMS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – New Zealand

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of New Zealand.

Applicable permit lead times for New Zealand are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for New Zealand are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at NZMS

Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZMS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Jet A1 Fuel at NZMS

Fuel on record at Hood Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZMS

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for NZMS: 40° 58′ 30″ S 175° 38′ 6″ E; elevation 364 ft; local time UTC+12.

Crew & Passenger Services in Masterton

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Masterton.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZMS.

Cargo Operations at NZMS

Support for freighter operations into NZMS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Hood Airport

Latitude
40° 58′ 30″ S
Longitude
175° 38′ 6″ E
ICAO code
NZMS
IATA code
MRO
Municipality
Masterton
Timezone
UTC+12
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MRO?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NZMS.

Submit flight inquiry for NZMS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – NZMS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Hood Airport?

The ICAO code is NZMS and the IATA code is MRO.

Is Jet A1 available at NZMS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Hood Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does NZMS operate in?

Hood Airport operates on UTC+12.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for NZMS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NZMS.