AKL Airport Code, Auckland International Airport
AKL is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport, the main international gateway for Auckland, New Zealand. Airlines and booking systems use AKL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NZAA. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 37.01° S, 174.79° E.
What is the Auckland airport code?
The airport code for Auckland International Airport is AKL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NZAA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 154 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code NZAA begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.
Where is AKL?
Auckland International Airport serves Auckland, New Zealand. It is close to sea level at 23 ft (7 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at AKL
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,926 ft (3.64 km), designated 05R/23L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Auckland?
The IATA airport code for Auckland International Airport in Auckland is AKL. Its ICAO code is NZAA.
What is the 3-letter code for Auckland?
The 3-letter IATA code for Auckland International Airport in Auckland is AKL.
What airport is AKL?
AKL is Auckland International Airport, located in Auckland, New Zealand.
What country is AKL in?
AKL (Auckland International Airport) is in New Zealand.
Where is AKL airport located?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) is in Auckland, New Zealand, at coordinates -37.01199, 174.78633.
What is the ICAO code for Auckland International Airport?
The ICAO code for Auckland International Airport is NZAA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AKL.
What is the difference between AKL and NZAA?
AKL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NZAA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Auckland International Airport.
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Popular routes from AKL
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