Motueka Airport (MZP) — Airport Facts & Flight Info
The airport lies at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) and runs on Pacific/Auckland time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. The live map below shows air traffic around Motueka Airport in real time; you can also search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Motueka Airport has no public arrivals and departures board on this site. The live map below does show air traffic around the field in real time. Click it to load the radar view. The nearest airport with scheduled passenger flights is Nelson Airport (NSN), about 27 km (17 mi) away in a straight line.
Airport information
| Airport code | NZMK |
|---|---|
| IATA | MZP |
| Type | Small airfield |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.1233, 172.989 |
Motueka Airport (MZP) — Airport Facts & Flight Info on Google Maps
Motueka 
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Key facts about Motueka Airport
You will find Motueka Airport at -41.1233, 172.9890, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. The OurAirports reference data classifies Motueka Airport as a small airfield. 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 Motueka Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.2 aircraft movements per day at Motueka Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Frequently asked questions about Motueka Airport
Does Motueka Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does not: the OurAirports reference data lists Motueka Airport without scheduled passenger service. Movements here are typically general aviation, military or charter, which is why no arrivals and departures board is shown.
What do the codes MZP and NZMK mean?
Both identify the same airport. MZP is the IATA code for Motueka Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; NZMK is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
How many runways does Motueka Airport have?
According to the OurAirports reference data, Motueka Airport operates two active runways; closed runways are not counted.
What time zone is Motueka Airport in?
Motueka Airport runs on Pacific/Auckland time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.