Southland's gateway airport serving New Zealand's southernmost city.
Opened
1945
Location
Invercargill, New Zealand
Invercargill Airport (IVC/NZNV) is a regional airport serving Invercargill, the southernmost city in New Zealand and the administrative centre of Southland. It provides essential air links connecting the region to major New Zealand cities, particularly Auckland and Christchurch.
The airport handles scheduled domestic passenger services as well as general aviation, charter, and freight operations. Its location in the Southland region makes it a key transport hub for locals, tourists visiting Fiordland and Stewart Island, and business travellers.
The facility is relatively compact, befitting its regional status, but supports steady passenger numbers driven by tourism and the agricultural economy of the surrounding Southland plains.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for domestic services.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 2.5 km from the Invercargill city centre, accessible by taxi, rental car, and shuttle services.
Airlines here
Air New Zealand is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic services through Invercargill Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Invercargill is one of the southernmost commercial airports in the world.
- ›The airport serves as a gateway for tourists heading to Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island.
- ›Air New Zealand operates turboprop and jet services linking Invercargill to Auckland and Christchurch.
- ›The airport supports general aviation and agricultural aviation operations for the surrounding Southland region.
- ›Invercargill Airport is owned and operated by Invercargill City Council.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
