# 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. Run by the Central Otago District Council, ALR (ICAO NZLX) sits about 3.7 km north-west of the town at 229 m elevation with two runways, 14/32 and 01/19. Commercial services ended in 2009 after Mainland Air's 2007-08 trial to Dunedin and Queenstown failed to attract traffic; earlier operators included Mount Cook Airlines from 1969 to 1991. The Central Otago Flying Club has flown from the field for more than 50 years. Regional air freight — Otago fruit, wine and aquaculture products are typical export goods — moves through Queenstown (ZQN, roughly 90 road kilometres) or Dunedin (DUD, about 190 km), with long-haul consignments usually consolidated at Auckland (AKL). For forwarders, Alexandra is a charter and corporate destination, not a handling point.

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