Tarras International Airport

Tarras International Airport is a proposed airport in Central Otago, New Zealand. The proposal was announced in July 2020 by Christchurch International Airport Limited. The council and government owned company has purchased 750 hectares of land near Tarras, at the intersection of State Highway 8 and State Highway 8A.[1]

Tarras International Airport
Summary
OperatorChristchurch International Airport Limited
ServesCentral Otago
LocationTarras

The proposal is in part the result of expansion limitations affecting both Wanaka and Queenstown Airports nearby.[2][3]

Many residents of the surrounding area are opposed to the proposal, stating it will permanently change the area and their way of life.[4] The proposal has received support from industry groups.[5]

References
  1. "Christchurch Airport unveils new long-term proposal for mid to lower South Island". Christchurch Airport. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. "Experts suggest Queenstown airport is moved - and not to Wanaka". Crux Media. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  3. "Queenstown international airport decision 'years away' despite report - mayor". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  4. "Small Otago village locals outraged at proposed airport". Newshub. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  5. "Air New Zealand keen on Tarras airport proposal as Queenstown infrastructure 'insufficient'". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 July 2020.

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