Regional airport · Palmerston North, New Zealand
Palmerston North
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°19′S 175°37′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZPM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Palmerston North (NZPM/PMR) has 3 runways; the longest, 07/25, is 6,240 ft (1,902 m). Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZPM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Country
New Zealand
NZ
Municipality
Palmerston North
Elevation
151 ft
Position
-40.3206, 175.6170
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · NZPM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) | 148 ft | — | — |
| 07L/25R | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 07R/25L | 1,995 ft (608 m) | 197 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZPM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Palmerston North (NZPM / PMR) in Palmerston North, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZPM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NZPM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at NZPM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZPM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZPM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZPM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZPM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZPM: 40° 19′ 14″ S 175° 37′ 1″ E; elevation 151 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Palmerston North
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Palmerston North. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZPM.
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Cargo Operations at NZPM
Support for freighter operations into NZPM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZPM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZPM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Palmerston North — one desk for the whole trip.