Geography of Queenstown Airport
Geography of Queenstown Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Queenstown Airport
Lake Wakatipu is 4 mi to the south-west, Wanaka is 29 mi to the north-east, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is 49 mi to the north-west and Milford Sound is 49 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 45°1′16″S 168°44′21.1″E (-45.0211, 168.7392)
Quick facts about Queenstown Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Queenstown |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 45°1′16″S 168°44′21.1″E (-45.0211, 168.7392) |
| IATA code | ZQN |
| Local time | 8:40 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | February |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Queenstown Airport is an airport in Queenstown. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 40°F (5°C) in Queenstown Airport with light drizzle. It feels like 37°F. Today runs from 39°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Queenstown Airport is February. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 47°F is in line with the 47°F typical for this month. fishing is the strongest bet in Queenstown Airport today at 9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Queenstown Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 69° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 65° | 49° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 45° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 53° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 47° | 38° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 35° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 47° | 35° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 49° | 36° | 13,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 40° | 10,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 50° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Queenstown Airport?
Queenstown Airport is an airport in Queenstown. Its coordinates are -45.0211, 168.7392. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Queenstown Airport right now?
It is currently 40°F (5°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 97% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown Airport?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown Airport, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Queenstown Airport in?
Queenstown Airport observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 8:40 PM.
What are the top things to do in Queenstown Airport?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 8:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
