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NZNS · NSN

Nelson Airport

Nelson, Nelson RegionElevation 17 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
4,420 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
02L/20R
Dimensions
2,398 x 197 ft
Surface
GRS
06/24
Dimensions
1,726 x 79 ft
Surface
GRS
17/35
Dimensions
1,970 x 197 ft
Surface
GRS
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nelson Airport is in Nelson, Nelson Region. Field elevation 17 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANZNS / NSN
RegionNelson Region
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-41.2983, 173.2210
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.7
CHRISTCHRIST CON
AFIS
127.4
APP
APP
129.1
ATIS
ATIS
123.3
CLNC DEL
CLD
127.4
CTAF
CTAF
127.4
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗NZNS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NZNS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NZNS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NZNS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NZNS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NZNS?
NZNS sits at 17 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZNS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.