After years of planning, a full reconstruction of Nelson Airport’s apron will take place over the next six months to ensure a safe, high-quality environment for airport operators and passengers now and in the future.

From 1 November, Nelson Airport’s Value Carpark will change to a Long Stay Carpark, with cheaper rates for those staying five days or longer.

Nelson Airport’s Annual Report 2024 shows strong financial performance despite challenging environment.

Nelson Airport has appointed Brendan Cook as its new chief executive officer. 

Experienced hospitality company West End Hospitality Group (WEHG) has been selected as Nelson Airport’s new cafe and bar tenant following a publicly advertised process. 

Nelson Airport and the Nelson Air Cadets have confirmed a deal ensuring a strong future for the youth development programme at the airport.

Veteran Nelson Airport firefighter Murray Hart has clocked up 40 years of service in a career that has seen significant change for the airport and its fire service.

The first in a series of major resilience upgrades is set to begin at Nelson Airport this month with the replacement of a 60-year-old stormwater pipe that drains water from the runway.

Nelson Airport’s Mark Thompson has resigned from his role as chief executive officer, and will leave the airport in July to move into consultancy work and spend more time with family.

The nine-month renovation of a World War II-era aircraft hangar at Nelson Airport is complete, bringing the heritage building back into commercial use.

Nelson Airport has created a “plane spotting” loop along the Airport Perimeter Walkway to give aviation and photography enthusiasts more opportunities to snap great images. 

Footpaths and pedestrian crossings will be improved and extra covered bike racks added as part of major upgrades at each end of the Nelson Airport terminal beginning this month. 

The popular Walk the Runway fundraising event is back, offering the public a chance to take a sunset stroll ‘behind the scenes’ at Nelson Airport on 20 January 2024.

The first stage of a new development area at Nelson Airport is complete with the opening of a back of house facility for award-winning national rental car company, GO Rentals.

Our summer newsletter is out now - check out our current promotions, information about parking changes and read about the exciting redevelopment of a World War II era hangar. Meri Kirihimete!

A full-scale emergency exercise at Nelson Airport on Saturday 25 November ran smoothly, with emergency services successfully testing their procedures and equipment.

A new partnership between the Nelson-Tasman Hospice and Nelson Airport launches next week with the installation of nine Christmas Trees of Remembrance in the airport terminal.

This Saturday 25 November, Nelson Airport's Rescue Fire Service will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise in partnership with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Police and Hato Hone St John.

Nelson Airport Ltd chair Quinton Hall says the financial year has beaten all expectations, largely due to the strength of pent-up domestic travel demand.

Our Spring newsletter is out now - check out updates about upcoming terminal art installations, sponsorship, projects and one last chance to purchase a piece of Nelson Airport “carpet-themed” nostalgia!