AVIATION SERVICES
Nelson Airport has a significant range of aviation services from maintenance to pilot and crew training. Further information on this service network and contact information can be found on the Top of the South Aviation Cluster website.
For more information visit: www.totsaviation.co.nz
DRONES
The rules have changed for flying remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS, UAV or drone.) To make sure you are up-to-date check out the Airshare website
AIRSHARE™ – The UAV Hub for New Zealand.
For more information visit: www.airshare.co.nz
AERONAUTICAL Charges
For the period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Fixed Wing Regular Passenger Transport Services
$11.50 per arriving and/or departing passenger.
Other Fixed Wing Movements (based on Maximum Certified Take-off Weight [MCToW] for aircraft type)
< 2,000 kg - $17.71 per landed tonne.
> 2,001 kg - $20.90 per landed tonne.
Rotary Wing Movements (based on Maximum Certified Take-off Weight [MCToW] for aircraft type)
< 6,400 kg - $25.00 per landing.
> 6,401 kg - $20.90 per landed tonne.
Aircraft Parking Charges (non-RPT)
| MCToW | First six hours | Each day (or part thereof) thereafter |
|---|---|---|
| Above 55 tonnes | Free | $375 |
| 40-54.999 tonnes | Free | $280 |
| 20-39.999 tonnes | Free | $255 |
| 10-19.999 tonnes | Free | $165 |
| 3 - 10 tonnes | Free | $110 |
| Under 3 tonnes | Free | $75 |
General
Note that all charges above are in New Zealand dollars and exclude Goods & Services Tax (GST). GST will be added to all charges at a rate of 15%.
Aeronautical charges are billed at month end to the registered owner of the aircraft as advised by CAA at the time of the movement(s) being charged for. The charges are payable by the 20th of the month following the movement(s).