Auckland International Airport (AKL) by dragontml
New Zealand?s largest and busiest airport. Most overseas visitors to New Zealand arrive here. It is located south-west of the city of Auckland in the suburb of Mangere. It is like a small town with shopping, service stations and all facilities.The Mangere airport was officially opened in January 1966. It is situated 21km (14 miles) from Downtown Auckland City. The main International Terminal is known as The Jean Batten International Terminal Building after Jean Batten who was a pioneer New Zealand aviator in the 1920s and 1930s.