Nelson Airport
Nelson · New ZealandICAO NZNS
Nelson Airport (NSN) is an airport serving Nelson, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 41° 17' 53.9" S, 173° 13' 15.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from NSN
Airlines Operating at NSN
1 active airline serving Nelson Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nelson Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Airport | BHE | Woodbourne | New Zealand | 60 km |
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Wellington | New Zealand | 133 km |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | Westport | New Zealand | 145 km |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Paraparaumu | New Zealand | 155 km |
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Christchurch | New Zealand | 250 km |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | Wanganui | New Zealand | 213 km |
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | New Plymouth | New Zealand | 267 km |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Palmerston North | New Zealand | 229 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 17' 53.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 173° 13' 15.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -41.298302
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 173.220993
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 04:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 17 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
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