Palmerston North Airport – PMR Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport with code PMR is situated in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The airport was originally called Milson Aerodrome. The facility is found in the Manawatu Wanganui Region. The facility is 100% owned by the local government. It is about 5.5 km from the city of Palmerston. Based on the records, the airport is considered the 8th busiest in the country. It has handled more than half a million passengers a year. There are 30 passenger flights per day being served by the airport. The flights are all domestic flights going to Nelson, Wellington, and Auckland.
Best Time to Visit
The PMR-Palmerston North Airport has two runways being used for general aviation and training ground for aviation schools. Currently, the airport is operating 24/7. It is one of the few airports in the country with 24 hours of operation. It is also the major hub for ParcelAir. Many Wellington flights being diverted due to bad weather are being serviced by the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Palmerston North has only a few accommodations within the proximity of the Palmerston North Airport (PMR). The Alpha Motor Inn is less than 2 miles away from the airport. It is heart in the heart of the town. The inn has only 20 rooms that have modern conveniences of great lodging. Carramar Motor Inn is another small inn which is just 1 mile from the airport. Aside from executive rooms, there is only a family room available. Bentleys Motor Inn is 3 miles away from the airfield. The hotel is offering basic amenities for any kind of traveler visiting the city.
