⚠️Construction has started on our new terminal! Please allow yourself extra time when coming to the airport as services have moved.⚠️ |
22 October 2026MEDIA RELEASE Palmerston North Airport achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+. Palmerston North Airport has marked another milestone in its sustainability journey with the achievement of receiving Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 4+, advancing from Level 4. This achievement places Palmerston North Airport amongst an elite group, with only 4 airports in…
The Terminal Development Project has been tracking well, with the site visually evolving on a daily basis for regular visitors to the airport. If you haven’t been out this way in recent months, it’s worth a look. You don’t need to book a flight to see the action – come for a coffee. Here’s a…
There’s been a lot of progress made on our Terminal Development Project over the summer season – focusing particularly on the back-of-house areas that will be home to airline offices and baggage handling. Here’s a quick update on what’s happening in and around our airport. Terminal Development Progress The construction site has been a hive…
There’s a lot happening at the airport at the moment, so here’s a quick update, especially as we head into the exciting holiday travel season. Loop Road Update Our Terminal Loop Road (the road directly in front of the terminal) is now closed to all traffic until the end of May 2026. This is so…
Demolition With a Sustainability Focus A key milestone has been the completed demolition of the old terminal’s Western end. Thanks to careful planning and safety management by our construction team, this process went incredibly well. A particular highlight is that 88% of all demolition materials were diverted from landfill. This terrific result is thanks to…
Settling Into Our Temporary Terminal After the big effort from the airport team and tenants to relocate everyone, it’s been fantastic to see the new temporary space come to life. The additional operation staff we’ve added to our frontline team have been invaluable in helping airport users navigate the new layout, and we’ve generally had…
Temporary Terminal Now in Operation Our airport team, along with tenants, have completed an overnight relocation of all airport services into the temporary terminal (located at the Eastern – Railway Road – end of our existing terminal). With the big move now complete, our contractors LT McGuinness have begun deconstructing the Western (Milson Line) wing…
Temporary Terminal Construction Well Underway Our contractors LT McGuinness have been on site since October constructing the temporary terminal, and there have been some significant transformations. The rental car operators are now located in portacom units just outside the main terminal area, adjacent to the rental carpark. Our former valet parking facility area has also…
The Palmerston North Airport Company and Freightways Group formally broke ground today on a purpose-built freight and logistics facility at Palmerston North Airport. The ceremony, held onsite, marks the beginning of a major construction project that will future‑proof Freightways’ operations and support growing demand for fast, reliable courier and cargo services across New Zealand. Located within…
27 August 2025MEDIA RELEASE Freightways is set to expand its footprint in Palmerston North Airport’s Ruapehu Aeropark. Planning consent is now underway for a purpose-built 5,000m2 freight and logistics facility featuring warehousing, operational offices, a public reception area and a breezeway. Due for completion in 2026, the project is a major step in futureproofing Freightways’…