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NZAA — Auckland International Airport

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Auckland International Airport (NZAA) in Auckland, New Zealand is an inbound empty-leg hub with 420 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $72,150.

420 live empty legs involving NZAA

Code
NZAA
Traffic
8.4/10
Runways
2
Longest
11,926 ft
Live legs
420

Empty-leg demand

Auckland International Airport (NZAA) in Auckland, New Zealand is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 300 of 420 live legs (71%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at NZAA is led by Dassault Falcon 8X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (20 legs), with Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 7X also active.

Repositioning into NZAA is concentrated from YSSY, YMML, YBBN.

Priced empty legs at NZAA center on a median ask of $72,150, with an observed range of $39,400–$664,000 (420 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • NZAA: 420 live empty legs (120 out / 300 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at NZAA: $72,150 (n=420).
  • Busiest corridor: from YSSY (68 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 8X (20 legs, ~5%).

Inbound repositioning into NZAA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 420 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromYSSYSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport68$52,800
Inbound fromYMMLMelbourne Airport63$69,000
Inbound fromYBBNBrisbane International Airport61$63,500
Inbound fromYPADAdelaide International Airport60$80,000
Outbound toYMMLMelbourne Airport40$63,250
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport34$283,300

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet20
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range19
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet17
Bombardier Global 7500Ultra Long Range12
Bombardier Global ExpressUltra Long Range12

Airport facts

IATA
AKL
ICAO
NZAA
City
Auckland
Country
New Zealand
Type
large airport
Elevation
23 ft
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Region
Oceania
Runways
2
Longest runway
11,926 ft
Traffic score
8.4 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
05R/23L11,926 ft148 ftCONYes
05L/23R10,197 ft148 ftCONNo

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FAQ

How active is NZAA for empty legs?

Auckland International Airport (NZAA) has 420 live empty-leg listings — 120 departing and 300 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at NZAA?

The median ask at NZAA is $72,150 across 420 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at NZAA?

The strongest live corridor at NZAA is from YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport), with 68 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at NZAA most often?

The Dassault Falcon 8X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at NZAA, with 20 live listings (~5% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Auckland International Airport?

The primary code for Auckland International Airport is NZAA.

Where is NZAA airport located?

Auckland International Airport (NZAA) is in Auckland, New Zealand.

What is the ICAO code for AKL?

The ICAO code for Auckland International Airport (AKL) is NZAA.

What is the longest runway at NZAA?

The longest runway at Auckland International Airport (NZAA) is 11,926 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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