Airport
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport is a regional gateway serving the city of Palmerston North, Massey University and the wider Manawatū region on New Zealand's North Island. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Feilding, and nearby destinations across the central North Island.
Passengers
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About Palmerston North Airport
Palmerston North Airport is the main gateway to the city of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū-Whanganui region in the central North Island of New Zealand. It connects the area with domestic centres such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson and Hamilton and serves business travellers, students and visitors to Massey University and surrounding communities. Originally known as Milson Aerodrome, the airport is located in the suburb of Milson on the northeastern edge of Palmerston North. It operates from a single terminal and is undergoing a major terminal redevelopment, with construction being completed in stages to modernise the passenger experience and prepare for future growth. The airport sits approximately 5.5 km from the central business district, with typical road journeys into the city taking around 10 minutes. Passengers can reach the city centre by taxi, rideshare, shuttle services, local bus route and rental cars, with secure parking available directly outside the terminal. Facilities include a café, convenience store, free Wi-Fi, an ATM and an Air New Zealand Regional Lounge, helping make the airport a compact and convenient regional gateway for travel across the central North Island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Palmerston North Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. During the current terminal redevelopment, check-in and arrivals are located in a temporary terminal at the eastern end, with the upgraded terminal being delivered in stages.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Palmerston North Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Palmerston North Airport to hotels, the city centre, Massey University, Feilding and other locations across the Manawatū region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Palmerston North.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Palmerston North Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys to the Manawatū Gorge, Wellington and other destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Palmerston North Airport, hotels, event venues, university campuses and other regional destinations.
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