Gateway to the Central North Island

Sitting on the shore of Lake Rotorua, with the iconic Mokoia Island in the background, Rotorua Airport is a key gateway perfectly placed for exploring the region and the Central North Island.

Rotorua Airport has recently completed a major renovation

Passengers travelling to and from Rotorua Airport will now to arrive at a fully refurbished terminal which truly reflects Rotorua, allowing us to welcome and farewell passengers with the manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua was built on.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to have an airport Rotorua can be proud of, that welcomes and farewells passengers with the manaakitanga Rotorua was built on. We’re committed to ensuring Rotorua Airport can meet the demands of the future.

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Our History

Since opening in 1964, Rotorua Airport has changed dramatically, much like the city itself. We’ve come a long way, but we’re already planning for the future.

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Our Communities

Local

The local community that surrounds Rotorua Airport is made up of residents, iwi and local businesses that are key stakeholders in the day-to-day running of the airport.

Airfield

From private charters to aviation clubs, Rotorua Airport welcomes a vast range of aviation enthusiasts.

Corporate

Learn about the behind the scenes running of the airport, with company information relating to noise control, annual reports and more.

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Rotorua Airport

FREE Signage Opportunities at Rotorua Airport

September 1st 2020Rotorua Airport is offering free signage and interactive display packages to the Rotorua business community to help with growth post covid. As part of Rotorua Airport's goal of supporting localRead more

Airways and Rotorua Airport have reached an agreement

July 17th 2020Airways New Zealand and Rotorua Airport are pleased to have reached a commercial agreement that will see existing aerodrome control services retained at Rotorua Airport until May 2021.The airport isRead more

Rotorua – Christchurch flights returning next month

June 10th 2020 Rotorua Airport is welcoming the news that flights between Rotorua and Christchurch are set to resume next month, just in time for the July school holidays. It will mean Rotorua’s three keyRead more

More flights for Rotorua

May 30th 2020Rotorua Airport is starting to welcome more flights – with the return of the Rotorua to Auckland route and extra flights added to the schedule for Queen’s Birthday Weekend. The flights toRead more

Rotorua Airport continuing to fight to keep air traffic control services

May 21st 2020Rotorua Airport continuing to fight to keep air traffic control services. Rotorua Airport chief executive Mark Gibb is disappointed Airways has presented its decision to close Rotorua’s control towRead more

Flights resume at Rotorua Airport

May 12th 2020Flights are set to resume at Rotorua Airport from Monday – and people visiting the airport will notice a significant difference with much of the redevelopment now complete. Air New Zealand willRead more

Rotorua Airport to now turn its focus to support the travel of essential services personel and medical flights.

March 27th 2020With the deadline for Kiwi travellers to get home finishing at 11.59pm Friday night, Rotorua Airport will turn its focus to support the travel for those on the essential services list and medicalRead more

COVID-19 Update: Airport Remains Open

March 25th 2020Rotorua Airport will remain open to support essential services as New Zealand moves in to Alert Level 4 tonight. Rotorua Airport Chief Executive Mark Gibb says the airport is currently operating atRead more

Operations Manager Role Available

January 7th 2020As the gate way to the Bay of Plenty Region, for both business and tourism purposes, the Rotorua Airport is a business hub for many local tourist attractions and service functions, and acts as aRead more

Newly appointed observers of the board for Rotorua Airport

December 17th 2019Rotorua Airport Limited has proudly appointed two new observers to the board. Grace Tuakana-Jones and Joanne McCracken have been selected from a large number of quality applicants and replace CharlotRead more

Terrace Airside to open at Rotorua Airport

November 28th 2019A popular Rotorua eatery is spreading its wings to Rotorua Airport – with Terrace Kitchen’s new offshoot Terrace Airside to open as part of the terminal redevelopment early next year. The newRead more

Passenger growth continues as Rotorua Airport readies itself for the future

November 15th 2019The number of people using Rotorua Airport continues to grow – jumping 7.7 per cent in the past financial year. The strong passenger numbers were revealed at the Airport’s annual general meetingRead more

ROTORUA AIRPORT
P: +64 7 345 8800
E: talk2us@rotorua-airport.co.nz

State Highway 30,
Rotorua, New Zealand

Hours for Terminal:
7 days a week 5.30am - 9.00pm

Hours for Terrace Airside Cafe:
Monday 6.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 6.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday 6.00am - 2.00pm
Thursday 6.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 6.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 6.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 5.30pm

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