Door stays open for airport growth
September 15, 2026
Picture: Barry Harris (board chair) and Mark Morgan (Group CE)An independent commissioner says Hamilton Airport has made a compelling case to keep the door open for a future runway extension.If so, that could open up the airport to more international routes and bigger a...
Flying a plane home ... to Slovenia!
August 4, 2026
When most people buy an aircraft, arranging delivery usually means putting it on a ship or into a container.Slovenian pilot Marjan has chosen a different option. He's flying his newly purchased 2003 Lancair-ES all the way home.The sleek four-seat aircraft was recently purcha...
Hamilton Airport has marked a major milestone in the expansion of its business park, with the first building in Precinct North completed ahead of schedule.The 5,000sqm purpose-built facility has been developed for New Zealand-owned Asmuss, which becomes the inaugural tenant ...
Hamilton Airport reached a meaningful milestone today, welcoming its 100,000th international passenger travelling with Jetstar Airways.“Reaching 100,000 international passengers is a strong signal of demand for the Waikato. It shows how valuable these connections are, not ...
Resilience boost 'great news' for aviation
March 25, 2026
Hamilton Airport says a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is great news for New Zealand’s entire aviation network.The Regional Infrastructure Fund loan was announced today by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. It will be used to extend the Ham...
Air passengers pouring in, out of Hamilton
February 18, 2026
Tens of thousands more air passengers are pouring through Hamilton Airport as travellers cash in on more choice and cheaper air fares.In its six-month report (1 July 2025 – 31 December 2025) Hamilton Airport passenger numbers are up 39 per cent compared to the ...
Dol appointed to airport senior team
December 15, 2025
Hamilton Airport has seconded well-known Waikato-based project director Rob Dol to its senior team.From January 2026, Dol will join the airport management team full-time for two years. He will move from his current role as project director at Colliers Project Leaders to beco...
Jetstar launches direct flights to Hamilton to Christchurch, with sales fares from $53*
December 2, 2025
Monday, 1 December 2025: Jetstar’s first-ever direct flight between Hamilton and Christchurch takes off today, launching a brand-new daily link between Waikato and the South Island.The service will offer more than 135,000 seats annually between the two cities on Jetstar's ...
Announcing our New General Manager – Aeronautical Growth & Marketing
November 14, 2025
Hamilton Airport appoints Michelle Noordermeer as Group General Manager – Aeronautical Growth & Marketing
Hamilton Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Noordermeer as Group General Manager – Aeronautical Growth & Marketing. Michelle brings a wealth of experience in aviation strategy, route development, marketing, and sustainability, having held senior...
Airport star scoops national award
October 8, 2025
A part-time job in the airport bookshop has kick-started a promising aviation career for Hamilton Airport’s 28-year-old Karen Wilson.So much so, Wilson has already been named Emerging Leader of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Airport Awards.The award recognises Wilson’s...
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