Mount Cook Aerodrome – MON Mount Cook
Mount Cook Aerodrome (MON) is an airport located in Mount Cook Village, New Zealand and is operated by Aoraki Mount Cook Airport Ltd. Previously, MON-Mount Cook operates regularly scheduled flights until it was canceled in 2002. However, from 2012 to 2013, Mount Cook Airline started using the airport again with flights from MON to Queenstown and Christchurch airports. The airline serviced by MON Airport is a subsidiary of Air New Zealand. However, the airline also discontinued its services due to lack of passengers. Meanwhile, the Mount Cook Aerodrome is mainly used for general aviation.
Best Time to Visit
Mount Cook Aerodrome primarily caters to the residents of Aoraki or Mount Cook which is commonly called Mount Cook Village as well as Lake Tekapo. This town is situated in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park which can be reached at the end of State Highway 80. Mount Cook Village is 9.3 miles from New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook nestled in the Southern Alps. MON serves a small population of 250 residents.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hermitage is a highly popular hotel which was originally built in 1884. This hotel is the only tall building in the village making it a popular destination for tourists. The Aoraki Court Motel, on the other hand, offers modern accommodations and stunning panoramic views of the mountains. The 5-star Glentanner Park Centre is around 10 miles away from the airport.
Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) acts as a standby airport for MON in case the airport is closed for operation. Hotels and accommodations, on the other hand, are fully operational year-round. Mount Cook received around 250,000 tourists annually.
On this page it is easy to search for Mount Cook, New Zealand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Mount Cook, New Zealand (MON) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MON airport.
Most of these MON
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Mount Cook, New Zealand
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MON airport are Mount John Observatory, Church of the Good Shepherd, and Mount John Observatory.
Map of Mount Cook, New Zealand Hotels
View all Mount Cook, New Zealand (MON) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Mount Cook, New Zealand (MON) location map.
Weather Forecast for Mount Cook, New Zealand (MON)
If you planning to travel to Mount Cook, New Zealand (MON), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 7:34 PM.
The temperature feels like 36.3 with a humidity level of 87 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 89 percent with visibility at 0.2 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:39 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/1
Mix snow/rain
40°F
High: 40°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 90%
Thursday
5/2
Scattered clouds
37°F
High: 43°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/3
Clear Sky
40°F
High: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/4
Few clouds
42°F
High: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/5
Clear Sky
42°F
High: 48°F
Low: 29°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/6
Flurries
37°F
High: 41°F
Low: 27°F
Precipitation: 10%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Mount Cook, New Zealand MON airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MON airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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