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NZAA
Auckland International Airport · Auckland
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
23 ft / 7 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05R/23L · 11,926 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED05L/23R · 10,197 ft · ConcreteUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Auckland International Airport (NZAA), located in Auckland, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 23 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Auckland International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZAA / AKL
Municipality
Auckland
Country
Region
NZ-AUK — Auckland Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
23 ft
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Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,926 ft / 3,635 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 71.5° / 251.5°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 71.5° / 251.5°
RWY 05R (71.5°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-AK | CRS: 50°
RWY 23L (251.5°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-AA | CRS: 230°
Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 10,197 ft / 3,108 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 71° / 251°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 71° / 251°
RWY 05L (71°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IAO | CRS: 49°
RWY 23R (251°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IAA | CRS: 229°
APP APP
124.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
128.20 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026