Kāpiti Coast Airport

19th May 2026 Kāpiti Coast Airport

Council backs Kāpiti airport amid closure fears

Kāpiti Coast District Council has rejected claims it supports the closure of Kāpiti Coast Airport, reaffirming its commitment to retaining air services in the district.

4th November 2021 Kāpiti Coast Airport

Drone flying into aircraft flight path causes concern

A drone flying near Kapiti Coast Airport is being investigated by police after it was seen by an incoming plane.

29th July 2021 Kāpiti Coast Airport

Call for probe into health risks over any Kapiti Airport closure

The Save Kāpiti Airport group has submitted an appeal to minister of health Andrew Little, arguing that the airport is a vital medical lifeline.

27th July 2021 Kāpiti Coast Airport

Kapiti Airport: Not enough runway, passengers, planes or options

The airport is losing $1.2m annually prompting the owners to consider other options for the land, says its CEO.

2nd February 2021 Kāpiti Coast Airport

Campaign launched to save Kāpiti Airport

The group, comprised of concerned community members, businesses, pilots, and airport users, said the airport was currently at risk.

19th March 2018 Kāpiti Coast / Kāpiti Coast Airport

Airline operators sought to fill Air NZ gap at Kāpiti Coast Airport

Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Wayne Maxwell says the Council is solutions focussed and taking action, following the announcement by Air New Zealand to suspend flights between the Kāpiti Coast and Auckland.