Hamilton International Airport

NZHN / HLZ

Hamilton, NZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:30Z

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Weather Source: Auckland International Airport (NZAA)
Distance: 58nm / 107km from NZHN

Current Weather

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Recent 34 min ago
03:30Z

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VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
17 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
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Raw METAR

METAR NZAA 040330Z AUTO 22017KT 9999 NCD 19/09 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)
04:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km
07:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 160° 5 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZHN
07
25
07R
25L
18L ✈️
36R
18
36
18R ✈️
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 2,033 ft 98 ft GRS 95°
9.8 kt 13.9 kt
125° angle
07R/25L 2,033 ft 197 ft GRS 95°
9.8 kt 13.9 kt
125° angle
18/36 0 ft 0 ft UNK
13.0 kt 10.9 kt
140° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 18L
6,755 ft 148 ft ASP 196°
13.0 kt 10.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
2,871 ft 197 ft ASP/GRS 196°
13.0 kt 10.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hamilton International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZHN
IATA Code: HLZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 172 ft MSL

Location

City: Hamilton
Country: NZ
Latitude: -37.866699°
Longitude: 175.332001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 2,033 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 2,033 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 6,755 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 2,871 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP/GRS
ILS: No

About Hamilton International Airport

Overview

Hamilton International Airport serves the Waikato region in New Zealand, located near the city of Hamilton. As a medium-sized airport with multiple runways, it supports both commercial and general aviation operations. The airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet above mean sea level, providing a relatively low-altitude operational environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport features multiple runway surfaces, including grass (GRS) and asphalt (ASP) configurations. With runways oriented at 07/25, 18/36, and their variants, pilots can expect flexibility in landing and takeoff directions depending on wind conditions. The presence of multiple runway options allows for adaptive approach strategies based on prevailing meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

Hamilton International Airport offers diverse runway characteristics, including five distinct runways with varying lengths and surface types. The longest runway (18L/36R) measures 6,755 feet of asphalt, providing substantial capacity for larger aircraft operations. The airport's geographic coordinates at -37.866699, 175.332001 situate it in a region with potentially complex terrain and localized wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate runway selection based on aircraft type, length requirements, and surface conditions. The presence of both grass and asphalt runways offers operational flexibility, with the 18L/36R asphalt runway likely serving as the primary runway for most aircraft. Wind assessment and careful review of current conditions will be critical for safe approach and landing decisions.

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.