Queenstown International Airport

NZQN / ZQN

Queenstown, NZ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
6,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NZQN 141600Z AUTO 24005KT 9999 BKN065/// 07/02 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,171ft
BKN 6,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,671ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NZQN 141105Z 1412/1506 22010KT 9999 SCT070 BECMG 1413/1415 02005KT BECMG 1420/1422 24015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 240° 15kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZQN
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,204 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
14/32 2,920 ft 33 ft BITUM 165°
↑ 1.3kt ↔ 4.8kt
75° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Queenstown International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZQN
IATA Code: ZQN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,171 ft MSL

Location

City: Queenstown
Country: NZ
Latitude: -45.021099°
Longitude: 168.738998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,204 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 33 ft
Surface: BITUM
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Queenstown International Airport

Queenstown International Airport (NZQN/ZQN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Queenstown, NZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,171 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 14/32) with ASP and BITUM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.