Ashburton Airport
About the Airport
Ashburton Airport occupies over 99 hectares of land located on the outskirts of Ashburton, 5.5km from the town centre. Ashburton District Council owns the airport and leases sites for hangars and airport activities. Facilities consist of four unsealed runways, one of which has lighting to enable night flying. Onsite fueling is provided by RD Petroleum.
For aeronautical information of the site visit AIP New Zealand
For any airport enquiries please contact airport@adc.govt.nz.
Landing Fees
All aircraft landing at the Ashburton Airport are required to pay landing fees.
Landing Fees - Please note that the landing fees are for the period 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. Please refer to our 2024/2025 Fees and Charges.
- Annual landing fee* - $200.00
- Fee per landing (to include all landings up to one hour) for casual airport users - $12.00
- Failure to pay aeronautical charge**
- 1st Offence - $40.00
- 2nd Offence - $100.00
Please note: The landing fees above do not apply to commercial operators. Casual landing fees or annual landing fees for commercial operators must be agreed directly with Council’s Property Manager
Please contact airport@adc.govt.nz for any enquiries about Landing Fees.
* To obtain an annual landing fee registration, you must send an application to Council. Please contact Council or visit our website for more information on how to apply.
** Failure to pay means the aeronautical charge is unpaid by the due date of the invoice.
Annual Landing Fee 2024/2025 Registration Form
For any enquiries about a ground lease (for a hangar site) at the Airport, please contact Customer Services on 03 307 7700 or email airport@adc.govt.nz.
Ashburton Aviation Museum is based at the Ashburton Airport and is home to some of New Zealand's most unique aircraft, including the GR3 Harrier VTOL Jetfighter, 1933 Porterfield, B2 Canberra Bomber cockpit and the 1942 German Veihe Glider and the Skyhawk.
The Museum is open daily, please visit the Ashburton Aviation Museum website for hours and visitor information.
In 2022, Council approved the Ashburton Airport Development Plan, which will guide development at the airport over the next 30 years. If you’re interested in the future of the Ashburton Airport, you are able to Learn more here.