Direct flights from Richard Pearse Airport
There are 1 destinations with direct flights from Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru).
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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WLG Wellington | 1h 15m |
1-Feb flights per day |
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Destinations & direct flights from Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru)
Timaru (TIU) is a smaller airport in New Zealand. With an average of 1-Feb daily departures, the route from Richard Pearse Airport to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the busiest route and offers travelers plenty of flexibility. If you're up for a longer flight, you might want to consider the to , which takes around . Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Richard Pearse Airport has got you covered with a wide range of flight options.
The most in-demand domestic routes departing from Richard Pearse Airport
Wanganui (WAG)
2 flights scheduled next month
Napier (NPE)
3 flights scheduled next month
Wanaka (WKA)
1 flights scheduled next month
Palmerston North (PMR)
2 flights scheduled next month
Wellington (WLG)
23 flights scheduled next month
Picton (PCN)
1 flights scheduled next month
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Airport information
Airport name | Richard Pearse Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | TIU |
City | Timaru |
Country | New-Zealand (NZ) |
Full location | Richard Pearse Airport |
Latitude | -44.303448 |
Longitude | 171.226320 |
Website | Timaru.govt.nz |
Show on map | Google maps |
General Information About Richard Pearse Airport
Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) serves as the primary airport in South Canterbury and acts as a primary hub for Air New Zealand Link services to Wellington. It can be found off Pleasant Point Highway near Washdyke and 12 kilometres northwest of Timaru; its upgrade cost was approved by Timaru District Council in November 2015.
Richard Pearse was an early pioneer aviator from our community who is widely credited with designing the first practical aeroplane. His inventions used materials from junk shops or recycled from old farm machinery; pieces of wire; bits of tin tubing; as well as metal tubing to construct their aircraft. This airport bears his name.
In 1921, Pearse relocated to Christchurch and purchased a quarter-acre section on Breezes Road for PS45. On this plot of land he built his bungalow home - featuring a small workshop for future use - complete with its own driveway.
Pearse first received a patent for an innovative bicycle using a bamboo frame with vertical-drive pedal action, rod-and-rack gearing, backpedal rim brakes and integral tyre pumps. He followed this with the creation of an aircraft capable of taking off vertically from any backyard: His Utility Plane.
Pearse also invented other items such as a needle threader, power cycle and potato planter made entirely from junked or recycled materials like farm machinery, wire scraps and tubing from metal tubing or tubular metal pipes discarded during farm repairs or other forms of waste disposal. He remained relatively unknown among his peers before the Wright Brothers' historic powered flights in December 1903. Pearse never married or settled down and lived as an eccentric recluse throughout most of adulthood.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there close to Timaru?
1 airport(s) near to Timaru:
What is the best airport to use when flying from Timaru?
When departing from Timaru, Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) is considered the most optimal airport due to its convenient location and accessibility.
Which airlines operate flights out of Richard Pearse Airport?
There are 1 airlines that fly from Richard Pearse Airport, the most popular are: Air New Zealan
What is the longest flight from Richard Pearse Airport?
The longest flight duration from Richard Pearse Airport is the route to , which lasts approximately and is operated by an
What is the airport IATA-code for Richard Pearse Airport?
Richard Pearse Airport uses the IATA code: TIU
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