First night flight into Queenstown (SSR)

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May 24, 2016

The first commercial evening flight into Queenstown occurred last night.

Air New Zealand flight NZ613 touched down just before 7:30pm and then departed again at 8:30pm back to  Auckland.

Over the last 6 months work has been done to upgrade the Queenstown runway, airfield lighting and airline procedures for the ability to take night time flights.

It is hoped that the ability to run night time flights will increase the number of tourists coming into the area.

Air New Zealand said it was exciting to launch the service, just before the winter ski season.

The airline’s full evening schedule will take effect from July 3.