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 near Auckland International Airport (AKL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide

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 codeNZAA
IATAAKL
TypeInternational airport
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Elevation23 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 24.3 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)

#DestinationsTracked flightsCarriers observed
1Christchurch (CHC)29Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
2Wellington (WLG)24Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
3Queenstown (ZQN)20Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
4Sydney (SYD)19Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, LAN Airlines, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
5Melbourne (MEL)13Air New Zealand, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
6Tauranga (TRG)12Air New Zealand
7Nelson (NSN)10Air New Zealand
8Brisbane (BNE)10Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
9Napier (NPE)7Air New Zealand
10Singapore (SIN)7Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines
11New Plymouth (NPL)6Air New Zealand
12Gisborne (GIS)5Air New Zealand
13Gold Coast (OOL)5Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
14Kerikeri (KKE)5Air New Zealand
15Perth (PER)4Air New Zealand, Qantas
16Blenheim (BHE)4Air New Zealand
17Dunedin (DUD)4Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
18Hong Kong (HKG)4Air New Zealand
19Nadi (NAN)4Air New Zealand, Air Pacific
20Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU)3Air Caledonie International, Air New Zealand
21Avarua (RAR)3Air New Zealand
22Tokyo (NRT)3Air New Zealand
23Haikou (Meilan) (HAK)3Hainan Airlines
24Dubai (DXB)3Emirates
25San Francisco (SFO)3United Airlines
26Vancouver (YVR)2Air New Zealand
27Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)2Air New Zealand
28Apia (APW)2Air New Zealand
29Invercargill (IVC)2Air New Zealand
30Taipei (TPE)2Air New Zealand
31Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX)2Hainan Airlines
32Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN)2China Southern Airlines
33Wanganui (WAG)2Air Chathams
34Kuala Lumpur (KUL)2Malaysia Airlines
35Adelaide (ADL)1Air New Zealand
36Los Angeles (LAX)1Air New Zealand
37Papeete (PPT)1Air New Zealand
38Beijing (PEK)1Air China
39Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)1China Eastern Airlines
40Te One (CHT)1Air Chathams

Origins we tracked to Auckland International Airport (AKL)

#OriginsTracked flightsCarriers observed
1Christchurch (CHC)26Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
2Wellington (WLG)17Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
3Queenstown (ZQN)17Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
4Sydney (SYD)15Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, LAN Airlines, Qantas
5Melbourne (MEL)14Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
6Nelson (NSN)12Air New Zealand
7Tauranga (TRG)7Air New Zealand
8Napier (NPE)6Air New Zealand
9Dunedin (DUD)6Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
10Brisbane (BNE)5Air New Zealand, Qantas
11Gisborne (GIS)5Air New Zealand
12Dubai (DXB)5Emirates
13Gold Coast (OOL)4Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
14Kuala Lumpur (KUL)4Malaysia Airlines
15New Plymouth (NPL)3Air New Zealand
16Blenheim (BHE)3Air New Zealand
17Vancouver (YVR)3Air New Zealand
18Singapore (SIN)3Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines
19Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)3Air New Zealand
20San Francisco (SFO)3Air New Zealand, United Airlines
21Avarua (RAR)3Air New Zealand
22Nadi (NAN)3Air New Zealand, Air Pacific
23Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)3China Eastern Airlines
24Cairns (CNS)2Air New Zealand
25Perth (PER)2Air New Zealand
26Kerikeri (KKE)2Air New Zealand
27Houston (IAH)2Air New Zealand
28Los Angeles (LAX)2Air New Zealand
29Nuku'alofa (TBU)2Air New Zealand
30Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN)2China Southern Airlines
31Wanganui (WAG)2Air Chathams
32Rotorua (ROT)1Air New Zealand
33Maroochydore (MCY)1Air New Zealand
34Adelaide (ADL)1Air New Zealand
35Tokyo (NRT)1Air New Zealand
36Apia (APW)1Air New Zealand
37Beijing (PEK)1Air China
38Seoul (ICN)1Korean Air

We observed 23 different airlines on tracked AKL movements.

Facts last refreshed: 7 September 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.