Airways New Zealand is the country’s air navigation service provider, safely managing one of the largest airspaces in the world and guiding over 400,000 flights across our skies every year. We support airlines, airports, the New Zealand Defence Force and general aviation operators with safe, efficient, and modern services.
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we’re helping shape the future of aviation in New Zealand and around the world.

We provide air traffic management and navigation services from 19 control towers, two operating centres and support offices nationwide. Our services support around 4,000 customers across the aviation sector and play a critical role in keeping our skies safe and efficient.

Our subsidiary, Airways International (AIL) shares New Zealand’s expertise with the world. AIL delivers airspace design, training and consultancy services in over 60 countries.

Meet the team guiding Airways with strong governance, strategic direction and operational expertise.

See our latest statement of corporate intent, interim reports and annual reports to see how we’re performing.

Sustainability is central to our 10-year strategy. We’re working to reduce our emissions and partnering across the industry for lasting change.

We support initiatives that reflect our values and grow the future of aviation.

Airways has helped shape New Zealand’s skies for over 75 years. Learn about our history, from the early days of air traffic control, to how we’re shaping the aviation environment of the future today.