Nelson Airport is beginning a community conversation as it plans for a runway extension needed to better cater for existing aircraft, improve safety, and provide for future low-emission flights.
The airport has signalled the need for a longer runway for many years through its annual reports, master plan and other public documents. While the development is still 10-15 years away, planning needs to begin in earnest now to give the airport, its neighbours and the wider Nelson community certainty for the future. Find out more here