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NZPM

Palmerston North Airport · Palmerston North

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
151 ft / 46 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Palmerston North Airport (NZPM), located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 151 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Palmerston North Airport
ICAO / IATA
NZPM / PMR
Municipality
Palmerston North
Country
Region
NZ-MWT — Manawatu-Wanganui Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
151 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 6,240 ft / 1,902 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
108.50 MHz
IDENT: I-PM | CRS: 250°
Runway 07L / 25R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,240 ft / 1,902 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90.4° / 270.4°
RWY 07L (90.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25R (270.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07R / 25L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,995 ft / 608 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 90.4° / 270.4°
RWY 07R (90.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25L (270.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP OHAKEA APP
125.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
129.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.60 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
120.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

NZOHILS
RNZAF Base Ohakea
23 km / 13 nm
NZWU
Wanganui Airport
64 km / 35 nm
NZMS
Hood Airport
73 km / 39 nm
NZPP
Paraparaumu Airport
84 km / 45 nm
NZWNILS
Wellington International Airport
131 km / 71 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026