Kapiti Coast

What Kapiti Coast does

Kapiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand private limited company that operates Kapiti Coast Airport (Paraparaumu Aerodrome / NZPP), a regional aerodrome located at 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu Beach, approximately 40 minutes north of Wellington on State Highway 1. The airport provides regional aviation infrastructure for scheduled commercial airline services (Air Chathams to Auckland; Sounds Air to Blenheim and Nelson), corporate and public charter flights, four flight training providers, general aviation, scenic flights, and drone/RPAS operations coordination within a 4km controlled airspace.

The underlying technology is physical airport infrastructure — runway, Western/Northern/Eastern Aprons, terminal facilities (including i-land cafe), air traffic management governed by Civil Aviation Rules and AIPNZ, and a tiered landing-fee schedule indexed to aircraft MCTOW categories from 0–810kg through 20,001+kg. Operational processes include a digital RPAS request workflow, an independent triennial (or annual above 70,000 movements) noise monitoring program by Marshall Day, a 24-hour noise complaint hotline operational since November 2007, and a Community Liaison Group with community, airport user, iwi, and council (KCDC) representation.

The business model is usage-based aeronautical and ancillary revenue: per-landing charges (NZD $12.75 to $333.33 by aircraft category plus $8–$16 runway lighting), per-24-hour aircraft parking ($7–$30), car parking ($1 first hour then $2/hr capped at $8/24hr short-term, $8 flat long-term), with negotiated bulk landing and long-term parking discounts. The airport does not charge terminal fees and does not directly operate taxis, shuttles, or rental cars; these are provided by channel partners on-airport. All charges exclude GST and are billed monthly under Section 4(2) of the Airport Authorities Act.

Name

Kapiti Coast

Legal name

Kapiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd

Website

https://kapiticoastairport.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kapiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd operates Kapiti Coast Airport (NZPP), a regional New Zealand aerodrome north of Wellington providing scheduled airline services, charter flights, flight training, general aviation, drone operations coordination, and car parking to passengers, pilots, and aviation operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Regional airport operations
• Aviation infrastructure services
• Aircraft landing fees
• Airport parking facilities
• General aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paraparaumu

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Charges assessed per landing based on aircraft category (MCTOW from 0-810kg Category A at $12.75 to 20001-plus kg Category H at $333.33). Additional runway lighting charges for operations between civil evening twilight and civil morning twilight. Charges are exclusive of GST and payable by the 20th day of the month following landing.
2. Aircraft Parking Fees: 24-hour parking charges by aircraft category (ranging from $7 for light aircraft to $30 for heavy aircraft). Short-term car park charges of $1 first hour, $2 per hour thereafter to maximum $8 per 24 hours. Long-term car park flat fee of $8 per 24 hours. Unscheduled overnight parking on Western Apron Stands 1 or 2 is $30.
3. Terminal and Apron Fees: Currently no terminal charges. Western Apron use arranged through JNP Aviation Ltd. Eastern Apron requires prior approval. Grass parking area between Northern and Western Aprons available for general aircraft parking.
4. Ground Transportation Services: Airport facilitates but does not directly operate taxi, shuttle, and rental car services. On-airport rental car operator Rent Me Rentals is based at the terminal. Parking machines accept credit/debit cards (Visa/MasterCard) and coins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kapiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd operates a regional airport (NZPP Paraparaumu Aerodrome) providing aircraft landing and parking infrastructure, passenger terminal facilities, car parking, and operational services to scheduled airlines, charter operators, flight training providers, general aviation pilots, and drone operators. Revenue is generated through MCTOW-tiered landing fees, 24-hour aircraft parking charges, short- and long-term car parking, and ancillary facilitation of ground transportation (taxis, shuttles, rental cars). The airport also provides RPAS approvals, a Noise Management Plan, and a Community Liaison Group framework to manage community impacts under the Kapiti Coast District Plan.

Product overview

Kapiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd operates Kapiti Coast Airport (Paraparaumu Aerodrome / NZPP) as a regional airport facility. The company's service portfolio includes core airport operations, pilot information services with detailed charges and operational conditions, airport terminal facilities with parking services, and scheduled air services through airline partners Air Chathams and Sounds Air. Additional services encompass charter flights, flight training provider coordination, RPAS/drone operations management, and community engagement through a Noise Management Plan with a 24-hour complaint call line and Community Liaison Group. The airport maintains Western Apron facilities with priority stands for scheduled airlines, charges landing fees based on aircraft weight categories, and enforces night curfews for noise management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Landing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Noise levels well within District Plan limits since 2009

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marshall DaycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent acoustics engineering firm commissioned periodically to undertake noise monitoring as required by the District Plan. Conducts 4-6 week monitoring periods every 36 months, or annually when aircraft movements exceed 70,000 per year. Provides noise monitoring reports publicly available on Kapiti Coast Airport and KCDC websites.
• JNP Aviation Ltd (JNPAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the use of stands on the Western Apron. Users wishing to park on the Western Apron are required to make arrangements with JNP Aviation Ltd. KCAHL and JNPAL jointly reserve the right to request aircraft to be moved at any time.
• Air ChathamscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides daily scheduled services between Paraparaumu and Auckland. Has priority use of Stand 1 on Western Apron. Also provides aircraft charter service domestically and internationally with diverse fleet available for group charter.
• Sounds AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides daily scheduled services between Paraparaumu and Blenheim, and Paraparaumu and Nelson. Offers charter services using Cessna Caravan aircraft with standard 12-seat or 6-seat luxury leather interior configuration.
• Kapiti Aero ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Private Pilot Licence and Commercial Pilots Licence fixed-wing training. Manages Northern Apron parking arrangements. Represents airport users on Community Liaison Group.
• Kapiti HeliworxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides helicopter charter flights for 1-4 passengers and specific helicopter flight training requirements. Offers scenic flights ranging from local flights over Kapiti Coast to Marlborough Sounds.
• Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal iwi representative on the Community Liaison Group addressing aircraft noise issues and concerns. Participates in noise management and community engagement processes.
• Kapiti Coast District Council (KCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal council with two non-voting attendees in advisory role on Community Liaison Group. District Plan Part N governs airport noise restrictions. Jointly operates 24-hour noise complaint call line.
• Rent Me RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car company based at the Airport Terminal, 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu. Provides on-site car rental services for arriving passengers.
• Paraparaumu TaxisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxi services available from the airport rank. Operates 24/7 taxi service for passenger transportation.
• Kapiti Coast ShuttlesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShuttle service providing passenger transportation to and from the airport. Contactable for ground transportation arrangements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hawke's Bay Airport: Mid-sized New Zealand regional airport serving scheduled domestic services, general aviation, and flight training; directly comparable scale and role to Kapiti Coast as a regional connector airport.
• New Plymouth Airport: Regional North Island airport providing scheduled domestic services, general aviation, and charter operations; similar size profile and service mix to Kapiti Coast.
• Nelson Airport: Regional New Zealand airport served by Sounds Air — one of Kapiti Coast's anchor scheduled partners — making it directly comparable in route mix, aircraft category handling, and community-noise governance.
• Tauranga Airport: Bay of Plenty regional airport offering scheduled services, GA, and flight training; comparable as a North Island regional airport of similar scale.
• Palmerston North Airport: Lower North Island regional airport serving scheduled domestic services and general aviation; directly comparable scale, route profile, and regulatory environment.
• Hamilton Airport: Waikato regional airport with scheduled domestic services and aviation training; comparable scope and North Island regional airport positioning to Kapiti Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Wellington International Airport: Larger international airport 40 minutes south of Kapiti Coast on the same SH1 corridor; comparable as a New Zealand airport operator serving scheduled, charter, and general aviation traffic with similar regulatory and noise obligations.
• Queenstown Airport: Tourism-led New Zealand regional airport offering scheduled and charter services; broader scale than Kapiti Coast but comparable as a NZ regional airport operator with curfew-style noise constraints.
• Auckland Airport: New Zealand's largest airport and the principal domestic/international hub; comparable as a New Zealand airport operator but operates at materially larger scale, with full aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams.
• Christchurch Airport: South Island's main gateway airport and a New Zealand airport operator; comparable as a regional airport authority with scheduled service, training, and noise management obligations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kapiti-coast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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