Airports approved for commercial cargo and pets
- Auckland International Airport
- Christchurch International Airport
Airports approved for commercial cargo only:
- Wellington International Airport
Airports approved for military use
- Whenuapai Air Force Base
- Ohakea Air Force Base
- Wellington International Airport
- Christchurch International Airport
- Dunedin International Airport
Airport not listed?
If an airport is not listed or you intend to arrive at a non-approved airport then you will need prior approval.
Cargo type not listed?
If the type of cargo you're bringing is not on the approved list for your airport, the airport must apply by emailing standards@mpi.govt.nz
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Keri Keri Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial and private aircraft (no larger than a 14-seater) |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 14 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Keri Keri Airport |
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Whenuapai RNZAF Airbase (Auckland)
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| Approved aircraft |
Military |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 160 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
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Auckland International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial, charter and private aircraft |
| Approved cargo |
Air containers, general cargo, live animals (all types), passengers (includes crew and baggage), vehicles and machinery |
| Airport contact (website) |
Auckland International Airport |
| MPI contact |
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Hamilton International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial and private aircraft (no more than a 14-seater) subject to advising MPI 10 days in advance of arrival |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 14 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Hamilton Airport |
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Hawke's Bay Airport (Napier)
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial and private aircraft (no larger than a 14-seater) |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 14 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Hawkes's Bay Airport |
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Ohakea RNZAF Airbase
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| Approved aircraft |
Military |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – up to 160 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
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Wellington International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial (freight and passenger), charter, military and private aircraft |
| Approved cargo |
Air containers (baggage and freight), general cargo, passengers (includes crew and baggage), vehicles and machinery |
| Airport contact (website) |
Wellington Airport |
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Nelson Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial and private aircraft (up to a 14-seater) |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 14 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Nelson Airport |
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Christchurch International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial, charter, military and private aircraft |
| Approved cargo |
Air containers, general cargo, live animals (cats and dogs only), passengers (includes crew and baggage), vehicles and machinery |
| Airport contact (website) |
Christchurch Airport |
| MPI contact |
MPI Christchurch (Cargo) |
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Queenstown International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial, charter and private aircraft |
| Approved cargo |
Air containers containing baggage only, passengers – no more than 220 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Queenstown Airport |
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Dunedin International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial, charter, military and private aircraft |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 190 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Dunedin International Airport Ltd |
| MPI contact |
MPI Dunedin |
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Invercargill International Airport
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| Approved aircraft |
Commercial, charter and private aircraft (up to a 14-seater) |
| Approved cargo |
Passengers – no more than 14 passengers/crew and baggage per flight |
| Airport contact (website) |
Invercargill Airport |
