Auckland International Airport

NZAA / AKL

Auckland, NZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
15 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR NZAA 040500Z AUTO 22015KT 9999 NCD 18/11 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZAA 040201Z 0403/0506 22015KT CAVOK BECMG 0407/0409 16005KT BECMG 0500/0502 24010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km
07:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 160° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZAA
05L
23R ✈️
05R
23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 23R
10,197 ft 148 ft CON 71°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
11,926 ft 148 ft CON 71°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NZAA

7,681 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
17.9%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.3%

Auckland International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 28°C with an average of 18.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
10.3%
E
6.7%
SE
5.1%
S
9.2%
SW
29%
W
16.5%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.4°C
Range: 5°C to 28°C
5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,681 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Auckland International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZAA
IATA Code: AKL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Auckland
Country: NZ
Latitude: -37.011990°
Longitude: 174.786331°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,197 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 11,926 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Auckland International Airport

Overview

Auckland International Airport serves as New Zealand's primary international gateway, located in the North Island approximately 21 kilometers southeast of Auckland's central business district. The airport handles major international and domestic passenger and cargo operations, featuring two parallel concrete runways capable of supporting wide-body aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Auckland's maritime climate presents variable weather conditions with moderate temperature ranges and potential maritime influence on local meteorological patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts between the two parallel runways (05L/23R and 05R/23L), with runway lengths of 10,197 and 11,926 feet respectively providing substantial operational flexibility.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 23 feet mean sea level ensures minimal terrain complexity in the immediate airport environment. Its geographic position near the Tasman Sea can generate localized wind variations, making precise wind assessment critical for safe operations.

Approach Considerations

Given the parallel runway configuration, approach procedures will likely utilize independent parallel runway operations when weather permits. The substantial runway lengths (over 10,000 feet for both runways) provide excellent landing performance capabilities for diverse aircraft types, accommodating both international long-haul and domestic regional operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.