Regional airport · Timaru, New Zealand
Timaru/Richard Pearce
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°18′S 171°13′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Auckland
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Field information
NZTU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Timaru/Richard Pearce (NZTU/TIU) has 3 runways; the longest, 02/20, is 4,200 ft (1,280 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NZTU, 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
Timaru
Elevation
89 ft
Position
-44.3028, 171.2250
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · NZTU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,200 ft (1,280 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 02L/20R | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) | 197 ft | grass | — |
| 11/29 | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) | 295 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NZTU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Timaru/Richard Pearce (NZTU / TIU) in Timaru, New Zealand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NZTU 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 NZTU
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 NZTU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NZTU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NZTU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NZTU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NZTU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NZTU: 44° 18′ 10″ S 171° 13′ 30″ E; elevation 89 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Timaru
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Timaru. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NZTU.
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Cargo Operations at NZTU
Support for freighter operations into NZTU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NZTU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NZTU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Timaru/Richard Pearce — one desk for the whole trip.