Medium airport · Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne Airport
Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway. Its IATA code is GIS. Its ICAO code is NZGS. It has 5 runways, longest 4,298 ft (GRS). Elevation 15 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Gisborne, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GIS |
| ICAO code | NZGS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 5 runways, longest 4,298 ft (GRS) |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.6633° S, 177.9780° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gisborne Airport is known for
Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway.
Official website: https://gisborneairport.nz/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gisborne Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Te Urewera National Park · New Zealand · 52.0 miles away
- Tongariro National Park · New Zealand · 133.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gisborne Airport?
Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway.
What is the airport code for Gisborne Airport?
Gisborne Airport — its IATA code is GIS and its ICAO code is NZGS.
Where is Gisborne Airport located?
Gisborne Airport serves Gisborne, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 38.6633° S, 177.9780° E.
How high is Gisborne Airport?
Gisborne Airport sits at 15 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5030
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gisborne_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.