Auckland International Airport

NZAA / AKL

Auckland, NZ

Last Updated
Jun 10, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NZAA 100230Z AUTO 22008KT 9999 NCD 15/07 Q1032

Weather Briefing

VFR

Auckland International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZAA 092307Z 1000/1106 21010KT CAVOK BECMG 1014/1016 13005KT BECMG 1100/1102 25010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
14:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 130° 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°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
11,926 ft 148 ft CON 71°
7.9 kt 1.4 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

12,230 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.7%

Auckland International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 28°C with an average of 17.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.4%
N
12.2%
S
11.1%
W
12.5%
NE
12.1%
NW
7.2%
SE
9.9%
SW
24.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: 5°C to 28°C
5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

May January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 12,230 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.