# Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

> Hamilton, NZ · IATA: HLZ · ICAO: NZHN · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `HLZ` |
| ICAO | `NZHN` |
| City | Hamilton |
| Country | NZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -37.86670, 175.33200 |

## Description

Capped at one scheduled international arrival and one departure per day, each limited to 188 passengers, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is shaped more by domestic flows than border traffic. Operated by Waikato Regional Airport Ltd, it is the largest airport in New Zealand's Waikato region, with Air New Zealand services to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch carrying belly freight alongside passengers. The field has a long history as a base for overnight domestic freight aviation feeding the national post and courier network. Heavy export air cargo from the surrounding dairy and agricultural districts generally moves through Auckland (AKL), about 125 road kilometres north. On site, freight forwarders draw on warehousing, customs presence and direct links to State Highway 1 and the main trunk railway. For logistics operators, Hamilton works best as a dependable domestic and feeder point.

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