# Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR)

> Alexandra, NZ · IATA: ALR · ICAO: NZLX · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ALR` |
| ICAO | `NZLX` |
| City | Alexandra |
| Country | NZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 229 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -45.21050, 169.37111 |

## Description

Alexandra is best understood as a recreational and general-aviation aerodrome rather than a freight field: gliding pilots prize the warm thermals of the Central Otago basin, but no scheduled airlines or freighter services operate here. The dry inland setting and surrounding hills shape activity far more than any cargo flows. Shippers in the Otago region route air freight through the nearby commercial airports at Queenstown or Dunedin. Its role stays firmly in sport and private flying.

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