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Timaru Airport

—, New Zealand
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Routes out
1
Destinations
1
ICAO
NZTU
Elevation
89 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Timaru Airport

TIU
Location
CAN · New Zealand
Connectivity
1 routes · 1 destinations
Position
-44.303°, 171.225° · 89 ft elev.
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South Canterbury's regional gateway serving the Timaru district.

Location
Timaru, New Zealand
Timaru Airport is a small regional airport located in the South Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, serving the city of Timaru and surrounding areas. It operates under IATA code TIU and ICAO code NZTU, providing connections to domestic destinations within New Zealand. The airport is owned and operated by the Timaru District Council and primarily handles light aircraft and charter operations, with limited scheduled airline services. Its relatively modest infrastructure reflects the regional nature of the facility and the size of the local population it serves. Timaru Airport plays an important role in regional connectivity for South Canterbury, supporting agricultural, business, and general aviation activity in addition to passenger transport.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 4 kilometres from Timaru city centre, accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi.
Notable facts
  • ›Timaru Airport is owned and operated by the Timaru District Council.
  • ›The airport is located in the South Canterbury region on New Zealand's South Island.
  • ›It primarily serves general aviation, charter, and light aircraft operations.
  • ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 89 metres (292 feet) above sea level.
  • ›Scheduled passenger services at Timaru have been limited or intermittent over recent years.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air New Zealand
NZ

Routes

TIU → WLGNZ · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19001 routes
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Richard Pearse Airport
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Richard Pearse Airport, also known as Timaru Airport, is located off the Pleasant Point Highway, 4 km north of the suburb Washdyke in Timaru, New Zealand.

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Richard Pearse Airport

Airport in Timaru, New Zealand

Richard Pearse Airport, also known as Timaru Airport, is located off the Pleasant Point Highway, 4 km north of the suburb Washdyke in Timaru, New Zealand.

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