Timaru Airport (TIU)

NoneNZ 🇳🇿 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NZTU

IATA

TIU

Elevation

89 ft

Region

NZ-CAN

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: NZTU

Local Code: Not available

Location: -44.302799° N, 171.225006° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

External Links

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Top Airlines

Operating at Timaru Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
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Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
1 22 1 Dec 7, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
02/20 4200 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted
02L/20R 3898 ft 197 ft GRS Active
11/29 3652 ft 295 ft GRS Active

Type Description Frequency
CTRL FLIGHT INFORMATION & TIMARU QNH – CHRISTCHURCH CONTROL 129.3 MHz
Unattended - 119.5 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
TU Timaru NDB-DME 366 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

Taxis and pre-booked shuttle services are available to meet all scheduled flights. Key local providers include Timaru Taxis and MyWay Shuttles. It is advisable to book in advance, especially for shuttles, to ensure availability.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental companies have desks inside the airport terminal. Options include Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Pre-booking your vehicle is highly recommended to guarantee availability upon arrival.

Public Transportation

There are no scheduled public bus or train services that directly connect to Timaru Airport. To access the local public transport network, travelers will need to use a taxi, shuttle, or rental car to get into the city of Timaru.

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