The Airside Service Team manages the daily operation of the airfield. The team’s primary focus is safety. It ensures that all aircraft operators, ground support services and agencies operate in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.

Critical activities undertaken are:

• Daily inspections of the aircraft movement areas including three runway inspections.
• Development of aircraft manoeuvring procedures, known as stand operating protocols.
• Maintenance of airside facilities to ensure that the runway and taxiways are safe for use.
• Management of wild life that can pose a threat to aircraft safety i.e. birds.
• The licensing of all drivers using the airfield and the policing of driving standards.
• A critical liaison role between the airport and response agencies during emergencies.
• Supervision of airfield engineering work sites to ensure minimum disruptions to airline operations and safe working conditions for contractors.