Gateway to the mighty Waikato 

Tuuhurangia a Waikato. Explore our Gateway to the central North Island, Hamilton Airport is a 15-minute drive from Hamilton City and conveniently located for some of the region's most exciting tourism attractions, outdoor adventures and corporate business locations. 

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Hamilton back on international radar

Hamilton Airport reopens as an international gateway today for the first time in more than a decade - and the team behind it is ecstatic. Jetstar flight JQ165 from Sydney will touch down in HamiltonRead more

Blessing marks milestone for Hamilton Airport

A blessing was held at Hamilton Airport today to thank contractors and border agencies and welcome new staff involved in the airport’s refurbished international terminal. The cultural ceremonyRead more

Start your engines … jets back to Hamilton

Hamilton Airport’s decision to also invest in domestic jet capability has already paid off with  the return of local jet services to the airport for the first time in 25 years. Air New ZealandRead more

Watch: Take a walk through Hamilton's new international terminal

(Article via Waikato Times)Read more

Tempting more domestic jets

(Caption: Hamilton Airport Operations general manager Ben Langley in the Customs area) This article appeared in the Waikato Business News - 5/5/25 For 13 years, our business travellers have beenRead more

Hotel enjoys summer booking ‘bounce’

Summer events have pushed the Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre to its best trading month since May 2019. The 62-room hotel, owned by Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL) has seen a steadyRead more

Puppy in training had tongues wagging

(Image: Andrew Hugill - Group Property Manager, Kermit and Brett Wallace, puppy trainer) Hamilton Airport has a nose for a good story. In September last year the airport announced it was goingRead more

Crews raise the roof at airport all-nighter

Contractors have pulled an all-nighter at Hamilton Airport to install vital equipment in readiness for international flights. In June this year, Qantas-owned Jetstar will launch direct flights to andRead more

Sunair launches direct flights to Whakatane

Air travellers are now being offered direct return flights from Hamilton Airport to Whakatane, five days a week. The new service, on a Piper Aztec 6-seater, was launched by Sunair this month,Read more

Congratulations to Longveld: winners of the People & Culture Award

Hamilton Airport is the proud sponsor of the People & Culture Award at the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024.  This is the third year this award has been available to enter and weRead more

Hamilton Airport wins at NZ Airports Hui 2024

Hamilton Airport were proud hosts of the NZ Airports Hui 2024 and we have some exciting news to share! On the 13th of November, at the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony for our industry, we wereRead more

Challenging environment reflected in finances

Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL) says the challenging travel and tourism environment over the past 12 months is reflected in its annual financial results.  WRAL has reported a pre-tax profit ofRead more

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Our tohu is
both waharoa
and runway

Our tohu (symbol/mark) stands tall with pride in who we are, and reaches out to welcome our visitors.

A gateway between worlds, it offers respect, generosity and care to all who travel.

Hamilton Kirikiriroa Airport, a waharoa, a vital gateway.  A place where regions come together, pathways cross and connections are formed.

 

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