Overview

• Since Wynyard Airport’s rail service ended in 2005, Gisborne stands alone with a rail line bisecting its main runway.
• Trains and planes operate on a turn-taking basis under airport-controlled signals to prevent conflicts.
• Both rail and air services run daily from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm, after which the runway closes.
• Despite its modest size, the airport handles about 60 domestic flights weekly and serves over 150,000 passengers annually.
• The Palmerston North–Gisborne railway line provides a direct link between the airport and the town of Muriwai, supporting local tourism and transport.