In February 2018, the approach road to the airport was flooded when the adjoining Jenkins Creek burst its banks during a storm that brought king tides and strong winds. The airport was closed for about one hour. In 2022, the NZ SeaRise programme identified Nelson airport as one area of particular vulnerability to sea level rise, with a projected subsidence of per year. The airport's Chief Executive said that the proposed runway extension would be planned around the latest sea level rise forecast, and that the airport was "here to stay", despite the concerns over the threats posed by sea level rise.
In February 2018, the approach road to the airport was flooded when the adjoining Jenkins Creek burst its banks during a storm that brought king tides and strong winds. The airport was closed for ,about one hour. In 2022, the NZ SeaRise programme identified Nelson airport as, one area of particular vulnerability to sea level rise with a projected subsidence of per year. The airport's Chief Executive said that the proposed runway extension would be planned around the latest sea level rise forecast and that the airport was "here to stay", despite the concerns over the threats posed by sea level rise.