Invercargill Airport – IVC Airport
Invercargill Airport is known in New Zealand as the southernmost controlled airport in the Commonwealth. It is located at the bottom of the South Island, west of Invercargill central business district. What was once an airport prone to flood, now has a secured terminal, a backup international secured terminal and 5 tarmac gates.
Best Time to Visit
The IVC Airport is located on what was formerly a tidal estuary lake. Water is continually drained with the use of an efficient tidal pumping system to prevent flooding. Over the years, the airport has seen a lengthening of the runway to cater to larger aircrafts, with efforts that started as early as 1939. Today, the runway length of the airport is 2210 meters. The airport also recently went through a construction for a new terminal building in 2013 costing $13.3 million. The new terminal is designed for further expansion. The airport also complied with international regulations to make it a secured facility, for both domestic and international passengers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A mere 10-minute drive from the airport is the Victoria Railway Hotel, an elegant hotel set in an 1896 building. The Ibis Styles Invercargill also offers travelers comfortable and chic accommodations within a 10-minute drive from the IVC airport. The Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments is a 4-star rated hotel that’s fit to make any guest feel right at home. Locals may also travel through the nearby airport other than Invercargill Airport, namely the Ryan’s Creek Aerodrome on Stewart Island.
