Gisborne Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Eastland Group | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Gisborne | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 15 ft / 5 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°39′48″S 177°58′42″E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.gisborneairport.co.nz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gisborne Airport (IATA: GIS, ICAO: NZGS) is a regional airport located in the suburb of Elgin 4.2 km from the city centre of Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway.[1] The airport has a single terminal with four tarmac gates. Gisborne Airport covers an area of around 160 hectares. It includes a sealed and night-capable runway (Rwy 14/32) at 1,310 metres in length, as well as three grass runways suitable for light aircraft.[2]
It was announced on 7 September 2018 that the airport will receive a $5.5 million redevelopment loan to ensure that the airport terminal reflects the unique cultural aspects of the Gisborne region, closely linking with the region's navigation-themed tourism initiative.[3]
Eastland Group management
On 16 December 2004, Gisborne District Council (who own and previously operated the airport) voted to let Eastland Group manage the airport and lease the assets from 1 April 2005. Gisborne District Council still remains owner of the assets. The lease runs for 15 years with an option to extend it for a further 15 years.
Quote from Eastland Group's website
Eastland Group pays Gisborne District Council an annual rental fee indexed to passenger numbers and is accountable for all capital investment. It bears all risk associated with the airports profitability, eliminating the need for ratepayer subsidy.
Since taking over, Eastland Group has created a new airport cafe 'V2', and a new airport logo.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Air New Zealand | Auckland, Wellington |
| Sunair | Hamilton, Napier, Tauranga |
Te Ihi o te Ra solar farm
Eastland Generation operates a 5.2 MW solar farm, with nearly 8,000 solar panels, on 6.3 ha (16 acres) at the airport.[4] It was commissioned in November 2023.[5][6]
See also
- List of airports in New Zealand
- List of airlines of New Zealand
- Transport in New Zealand
Sources
NZAIP Volume 4 AD Eastland Group website
References
- "Gisborne Airport: Runway With a Railway Crossing". Unusual Places.
- "Airport Information". Eastland.nz. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- "$153 million boost". gisborneherald.co.nz. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- "Tairāwhiti's First Solar Farm – Te Ihi o te Ra". SLR Consulting. 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- "Tairāwhiti's Solar Farm Debut: New Zealand's Largest". Gisborne Airport. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- "Lodestone, Eastland's new solar power projects switched on, generating electricity". New Zealand Herald. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.