Help is at hand if you have a question
From parking oversized vehicles, to how and where you pay, we’ve answered all the questions you may have about parking at Hawke’s Bay Airport.
If we’ve missed anything, you experience any issues or you would like to share your feedback, please contact us – we are here to help.
What is Ticketless Parking?
The Ticketless Parking system is smart technology designed to make entry and exit of carparks a breeze. The system uses licence plate technology to scan vehicle number plates at entry and exit calculating parking fees automatically.
How does Ticketless Parking work?
At entry
- The camera will read your licence plate number, record your time of entry and open the barrier arm for you to enter
- Drive in and park your car
- Ensure you have a note of your licence plate number.
Payment & exit
- Go to the payment machine and enter your licence plate number on the screen.
- Your fee will be shown – follow the normal payment process
- Drive to the exit where the camera will recognise that your parking is paid, and the barrier arm will rise.
OR
- Drive directly to the exit where the camera will read your licence plate number, record your time of exit, and show the fee on the barrier machine screen
- Use payWave at the exit machine, barrier will automatically raise (please note: payWave is the only method of payment at the exit barrier)
Is the system fully ticketless?
For most vehicles coming into the carpark the barrier arm will raise automatically. However, there are some occasions where tickets may be required e.g.
- Dirty or unreadable licence plates
- Motorcycle plates
These customers will continue to press for a ticket at entry, pay using the ticket at the payment machines, and use the ticket to exit.
What should I do if the barrier does not open for me when entering?
Simply press for a ticket from the entry machine. You can pay as usual with a ticket at the payment machines.
Do you offer any free parking?
In both car parks, if you stay under 15 minutes you can exit for free.
Where do I enter my licence plate number?
At the payment machines located between the main entrance and the car park.
How much does parking cost?
What payment methods can I use to pay for my parking?
You can pay for your parking by payWave, credit or debit card, or cash – notes and coins (change will be given). Visa and Mastercard only. We don’t accept Amex, Diners.
Can I still use payWave to pay for my parking?
Yes. payWave is available at the payment and exit machines.
What if I forget my licence plate number?
We get it – licence plate numbers can be hard to remember, but you’ll need it to calculate your payment at the pay machines. Taking a photo of your licence plate is a good practice, or you can simply drive to the exit and payWave at the barrier.
What if I can't figure it out - will someone help me?
Keep an eye out for our amazing Airport Ambassadors who will be available to assist you at the parking machines. And if our ambassadors aren’t available you can press for help on the parking machines.
What if I have an issue and I can’t get out of the carpark?
You can call for assistance using the help button if you run into any issues exiting or paying for parking.