Auckland International Airport (AKL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Auckland International Airport is the airport for Auckland, New Zealand, and carries the codes AKL (IATA) and NZAA (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) and runs on Pacific/Auckland time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Auckland International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Auckland International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | NZAA |
|---|---|
| IATA | AKL |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.012, 174.7863 |
Auckland International Airport (AKL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Auckland International Airport
You will find Auckland International Airport at -37.0120, 174.7863, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Auckland International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 26.7 aircraft movements per day at Auckland International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 12:00-14:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Auckland International Airport (AKL)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch (CHC) | 20 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 2 | Wellington (WLG) | 15 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 3 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 12 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | 9 | Air New Zealand, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 5 | Tauranga (TRG) | 9 | Air New Zealand |
| 6 | Nelson (NSN) | 7 | Air New Zealand |
| 7 | Napier (NPE) | 6 | Air New Zealand |
| 8 | Sydney (SYD) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 9 | Brisbane (BNE) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 10 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 4 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas |
| 12 | Blenheim (BHE) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 13 | Kerikeri (KKE) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 14 | Nadi (NAN) | 4 | Air New Zealand, Air Pacific |
| 15 | Perth (PER) | 3 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 16 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 17 | Tokyo (NRT) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 18 | Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) | 3 | Hainan Airlines |
| 19 | Dubai (DXB) | 3 | Emirates |
| 20 | Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU) | 2 | Air Caledonie International, Air New Zealand |
| 21 | Gisborne (GIS) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 22 | Vancouver (YVR) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 23 | Singapore (SIN) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 24 | Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 25 | Dunedin (DUD) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 26 | Invercargill (IVC) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 27 | Avarua (RAR) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 28 | Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX) | 2 | Hainan Airlines |
| 29 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 2 | China Southern Airlines |
| 30 | Wanganui (WAG) | 2 | Air Chathams |
| 31 | San Francisco (SFO) | 2 | United Airlines |
| 32 | Adelaide (ADL) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 33 | Apia (APW) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 34 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 35 | Taipei (TPE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 36 | Beijing (PEK) | 1 | Air China |
| 37 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 1 | China Eastern Airlines |
| 38 | Te One (CHT) | 1 | Air Chathams |
| 39 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 1 | Malaysia Airlines |
Origins we tracked to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch (CHC) | 19 | Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 2 | Sydney (SYD) | 12 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, LAN Airlines, Qantas |
| 3 | Wellington (WLG) | 12 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 4 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 11 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | 10 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 6 | Tauranga (TRG) | 5 | Air New Zealand |
| 7 | Dubai (DXB) | 5 | Emirates |
| 8 | Nelson (NSN) | 4 | Air New Zealand |
| 9 | Brisbane (BNE) | 4 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 10 | Napier (NPE) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 11 | Gisborne (GIS) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 12 | Blenheim (BHE) | 3 | Air New Zealand |
| 13 | Dunedin (DUD) | 3 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 14 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 2 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways |
| 15 | Vancouver (YVR) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 16 | Singapore (SIN) | 2 | Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines |
| 17 | Houston (IAH) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 18 | Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 19 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | 2 | Air New Zealand, United Airlines |
| 21 | Avarua (RAR) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 22 | Nadi (NAN) | 2 | Air New Zealand, Air Pacific |
| 23 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 24 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 2 | China Southern Airlines |
| 25 | Wanganui (WAG) | 2 | Air Chathams |
| 26 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 2 | Malaysia Airlines |
| 27 | New Plymouth (NPL) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 28 | Cairns (CNS) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 29 | Maroochydore (MCY) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 30 | Perth (PER) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 31 | Adelaide (ADL) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 32 | Kerikeri (KKE) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 33 | Tokyo (NRT) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 34 | Apia (APW) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 35 | Beijing (PEK) | 1 | Air China |
| 36 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 1 | China Eastern Airlines |
| 37 | Seoul (ICN) | 1 | Korean Air |
We observed 23 different airlines on tracked AKL movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Auckland International Airport
The airport is roughly 18 km (11 mi) from the centre of Auckland, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Auckland International Airport flight status
How do I check Auckland International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Auckland International Airport (AKL) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Auckland International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Auckland International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Auckland International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Auckland International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Auckland International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes AKL and NZAA mean?
Both identify the same airport. AKL is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; NZAA is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Auckland International Airport in?
Auckland International Airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.