Palmerston North Airport

NZPM / PMR

Palmerston North, NZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:30Z

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Weather Source: RNZAF Base Ohakea (NZOH)
Distance: 13nm / 23km from NZPM

Current Weather

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Recent 35 min ago
03:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR NZOH 040330Z AUTO 27008KT 230V300 9999 FEW049/// 18/07 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 151 ft
FEW 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,051 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NZOH 040213Z 0403/0506 26010KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 0407/0409 03005KT BECMG 0422/0424 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 30° 5 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZPM
07L
25R ✈️
07
25
07R
25L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 6,240 ft 148 ft UNK
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 25R
6,240 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
1,995 ft 197 ft GRS 90°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Palmerston North Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZPM
IATA Code: PMR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Palmerston North
Country: NZ
Latitude: -40.320599°
Longitude: 175.617004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,240 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 07L/25R
Length: 6,240 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 1,995 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Palmerston North Airport

Overview

Palmerston North Airport (NZPM) serves the Manawatū region as a medium-sized airport located in New Zealand's North Island. Positioned at 151 feet above mean sea level and coordinates -40.320599, 175.617004, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding metropolitan and rural areas.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three runways with varying surface types, including an asphalt primary runway (07L/25R) and a grass secondary runway (07R/25L). Elevation at 151 ft MSL suggests relatively mild terrain conditions, with the primary runways measuring 6,240 feet in length, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes and operational requirements.

Notable Features

Palmerston North Airport's runway configuration includes two parallel 6,240-foot runways oriented 07/25, complemented by a shorter 1,995-foot grass runway. The multiple runway options provide operational flexibility, allowing pilots to adapt to changing wind conditions and maintain efficient aircraft movements.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations given the multiple runway orientations. The dual 6,240-foot runways (one asphalt, one unknown surface type) offer complementary approach options, with the grass runway providing an additional alternative for landing configurations.

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

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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.