About
Proving big is not necessarily better, Taupo Airport with a small management team and a four person governance board, provides efficient and safe air transport support for visitors, as well as local residents and businesses.
Taupo Airport is certificated under Civil Aviation rules Part 139 and operates just like its larger cousins hosting regular services, charter and private aircraft 365 days a year, weather permitting.
With Taupo District Council and the Government as shareholders Taupo Airport supports the local economy and people of the area. For details of the management and governance structure, please contact us.
The future is bright as demand has driven improvement in terminal car parking and increasing opportunities for businesses at the aerodrome.
Cafe
Located in the airport terminal, the airport-cafe has a variety of food & beverage choices to temp your taste buds. Enjoy excellent viewing of aircraft departing & arriving.
The Tarmac cafe can cater from individuals to large groups with scrumptious food, drinks and friendly service.
The cafe is open 7.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am to 12.30pm Saturdays. To contact the Tarmac cafe please phone (07) 378 2967, or email alanann.lanham@xtra.co.nz
Parking
Taupo airport has a public car park adjacent to the terminal building. All parking is free of charge.
While secure parking is not currently available, security gates on Anzac Drive are closed at night.
Shuttle
A shuttle service meets each scheduled flight and operates a door to door service.
Our comfortable, spacious shuttles seat up to 9 occupants.
Airport Shuttle: phone 0800 654 875
Email: greatlaketaxis@xtra.co.nz